Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:821. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person can be examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44102/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 5 November 2024
Ceisteanna (821)
Freagraí scríofa
The Sheep Improvement Scheme is funded under Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan. It provides support to sheep farmers for carrying out actions that improve animal health and welfare in the sheep sector. It builds on the progress made by the Sheep Welfare Scheme (SWS), which ended in 2022.
As per the Terms and Conditions of the Sheep Improvement Scheme, participants classed as a lowland flock who selected Parasite Control (Faecal Egg Count) as one of their chosen actions must take and submit to the laboratory for testing, a minimum of two Faecal Egg Counts per annum between 1st of June and 30th September on lambs. In the case of hill flocks, participants in the Sheep Improvement Scheme must carry out one Faecal Egg Count on lambs for the presence of worms within four weeks post weaning.
The person referred to by the Deputy was initially determined to be a lowland flock type at the time of their Sheep Improvement Scheme application, however following a request for a review of their application their flock type has now been determined as Hill Flock based on their most recent sheep census return. Correspondence has issued to the person concerned and the payment correction will be processed soon by my Department.