Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent)
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1297.To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific measures that will be introduced in Budget 2025 to support the survival and sustainability of various agricultural sectors, particularly in relation to the proposed tillage survival package and extended support schemes for suckler cows, sheep, and dairy-beef calves; if he will outline any additional supports planned for horticulture, organics, pigs, poultry, equine sectors, and aquaculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35649/24]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister I have worked and continue to work hard to deliver funding for the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors and to support the income of our farming and fishing families.

The funding I have negotiated over the last four budgets is supporting farmer incomes while also supporting the sector’s environmental ambition and on-farm sustainability. This funding also provides key supports and vital infrastructure to support the development of our fishing sector and coastal communities.

Officials from my Department and I are engaging with my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform and his officials on the 2025 estimates process. Further details on supports for the sectors listed by the Deputy will be announced on budget day.