Pádraig Mac Lochlainn
Ceist:151. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide information on the fuel support scheme that will be made available to fishermen. [35070/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 14 May 2026
Ceisteanna (151)
Freagraí scríofa
I am acutely aware of the concerns of fishermen and women around the effects of the Middle East conflict on fuel prices. I recognise that while supports have already been put in place by Government, these have recently been improved with the announcement by Minister Heydon and myself of a €100 million Fuel Support Scheme to assist farmers, agricultural contractors and fishers facing unprecedented increases in fuel costs.
A total of €15 million of this funding will be available for vessels in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. A tailored fuel support scheme for fishers is being developed, subject to EU State Aid requirements. My officials are finalising the scheme details with BIM and it will open shortly.