Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Following exceptional flooding in the Shannon Callows during summer 2023, the Deputy will be aware that on 7 November 2023, I announced the launch of the Shannon Callows Flood Scheme. The aim of the scheme is to support farmers who have lost fodder due to flooding in the region during summer 2023. I have allocated funding of approximately €800,000 which will allow for a payment rate of up to €325 per hectare for LPIS parcels impacted within the Shannon Callows Special Area of Conservation (SAC) as determined by my Department's Area Monitoring System and which were claimed by farmers on their 2023 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) application.

My Department have contacted the farmers that the Area Monitoring System has identified as having been impacted by the flooding, providing them with a simple application form for them to sign and return if they wish to apply for the support. Farmers are asked to confirm they have lost fodder as a result of the extended flooding in order to receive payment.

My officials have examined the relevant records of the details supplied and have confirmed that, following a review, an application form issued to the herdowner from the Department for the scheme on 7 December 2023. The farmer should return the form as soon as possible if he wishes to receive financial support under the scheme.