Written answers
Tuesday, 9 April 2024
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Horticulture Sector
Claire Kerrane (Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Fein)
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966. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the full year cost of payments for the horticulture sector in 2023; the breakdown of relevant payments and cost for each; the anticipated cost for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14146/24]
Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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As the fourth largest sector in agriculture my Department is committed to supporting the horticulture industry in Ireland with a range of initiatives and supports as outlined in the table below.
In 2023, my Department launched the National Strategy for Horticulture 2023-2027. The stakeholder led Strategy sets down a clear vision to grow a more profitable, value-added sector, driven by innovation and sustainability and provides a roadmap for the sector to achieve this potential.
2023
| Scheme | Amount Paid |
|---|---|
| 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector | €4,604,319 |
| 2022/2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Seed Potato Sector and the Chipping Potato Sector | €2,414,728 |
| The 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for Energy Efficiency, Automation and Processing for Commercial Mushroom Producers | €235,069 |
| The 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for Commercial Non-Primary Producers in the Mushroom Sector and for Peat Replacement by Commercial Mushroom Producers. | €1,045,087 |
| 2023 Mushroom Promotional Support | €1,010,000 |
| EU Producer Organisation Scheme for fruit and vegetables (EU funded) | €6,253,505 |
2024
| Scheme | Amount Paid |
|---|---|
| Horticulture Crisis Fund 2023 (paid in January 2024) | €2,372,370 |
| Scheme | Amount Expected to be Paid |
|---|---|
| 2024 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector | €10 million (estimated) |
| EU Producer Organisation Scheme for fruit and vegetables (EU funded) | €10 million (estimated) |
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