Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2026
840. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for a breakdown of the number of farmers currently over the age of 64 and over the age of 66 in receipt of a BISS payment in 2025. [15184/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn 2025 my Department has received 124,238 applications for Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area based schemes. 119,080 of these applicants currently hold BISS payment entitlements.
Applications for BISS and other area based schemes can be made by individuals, joint ventures (e.g. partnerships) or companies.
In 2025, 104,423 applications were received from individuals of which 40,972 were from individuals greater than 64 years of age and 35,782 were from individuals greater than 66 years of age.
