Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 July 2026
173. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there will be an allocation made to Irish Beef Farmers from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve following on from the fall in trade of Irish beef exports to the UK in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52130/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) was established by the European Union in 2021 to assist Member States in managing the adverse impacts of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU.
The reference period for expenditure to be eligible for BAR-funding was 2020-2023. There are no additional rounds of funding from this Reserve.
The BAR regulation provided that each Member State must submit to the Commission an application for a financial contribution from the Reserve in which the Member States will, inter alia, document their expenditure stemming from measures carried out with BAR support. Against this background, the Commission will only then assess and determine eligibility of BAR funds.
Ireland made its submission for funding from the Reserve in September 2024 as required by the BAR regulation. The claim package included expenditure of €363m related to my Department.
Ireland’s overall claim for drawdown of BAR funding is subject to an audit and review process currently being carried out by the European Commission. Confirmation of final figures and specifics of the claim package must await the conclusion of the review process which is expected this year.
