Michael Collins (Cork South West, Independent)
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448. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the organic farm grants will be reinstated; if so, the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17823/18]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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A new Organic Sector Strategy Group was established in March this year by my Department. This new Group is tasked with developing a strategy for the development of the Organic Sector for the period up to 2025.

The Terms of Reference of the Organic Sector Strategy Group include an assessment of the case for a targeted reopening of the Organic Farming Scheme, looking to best economic and environmental outcomes.

Following receipt of this assessment, I will make a decision regarding the requirement and potential to reopen the Organic Farming Scheme.