Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Following exceptional flooding in the Shannon Callows during summer 2023, 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. This is for LPIS parcels in the Shannon Callows impacted as determined by my Department's Earth Observation team, utilising the Area Monitoring System, and which were claimed by farmers on their 2023 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) application.

My Department has contacted the farmers that the Earth Observation team, utilising the Area Monitoring System, identified as having been impacted by flooding within the Shannon Callows during the summer months, July to September, and provided 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 exceptional flooding in order to receive payment. LPIS parcels flooded within the Shannon Callows before 2 July 2023 or after 29 September 2023 are not eligible for payment. There are no plans currently to extend the locations covered, or to amend the time frame of this scheme.

The full Terms and Conditions of the Shannon Callows Flood Scheme are available on www.gov.ie.