Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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282. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will give detailed consideration to the pre-budget 2023 submission by an organisation (details supplied), particularly its call for measures to tackle generational renewal and the need for greater income support at the level of taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47799/22]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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While taxation policy is primarily the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Finance, I work closely with him to ensure that it is consistent with the Government's priorities for the agri-food sector.

My Department engages with stakeholders on an ongoing basis and I met with the organisation named earlier this month to discuss their pre-Budget submission. The issues raised were considered in the context of Budget 2023 deliberations.

The challenge of generational renewal is widely recognised at national and EU level, and is a priority for my Department. National taxation measures, together with the support available under the CAP, represent a substantial commitment to young farmers. I was therefore pleased to secure the Minister for Finance's agreement in Budget 2023 to renew 100% Stamp Duty Relief for Young-Trained Farmers and Stock Relief Young-Trained Farmers and Partnerships.