Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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665. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim who was refused the hardship grant even though their herd is restricted will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7667/20]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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The Hardship Grant Scheme is aimed at assisting eligible herdowners who retain and feed animals during prolonged periods of restriction as a result of a TB breakdown. Eligibility for the scheme is subject to certain criteria and is designed to alleviate the additional feed costs incurred. One of these criteria is that the holding remain restricted for a period of at least 60 days. Eligibility for payment commences after 60 days.

My Department has reviewed this case and the applicant is entitled to a Hardship Grant covering the period 4^th– 30^thApril 2020. This payment will issue promptly.