Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2026
867. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether there is any public information available regarding the level of EU agricultural funding going to large farmers in Ireland. [34002/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn accordance with EU Regulations 1306/2013 and 2116/2021, my Department is required to ensure the annual ex-post publication of all beneficiaries of CAP funding, both legal and non-legal persons, by 31 May each year for the preceding financial year. The database was published on 26th May in 2025 on the Department’s website and is available to all for public viewing via the following link: https://capben-ui.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/.
My Department's Annual Review and Outlook, Chapter two also includes the same analysis of CAP supports: https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/1376a3ff/ARO_2024-2025_Full_Text.pdf.
The specific information on CAP payments made to farmers on holdings in excess of 100 hectares requested by the Deputy is not readily available and will be forwarded as soon as possible.
