Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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856. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the introduction of a farm retirement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2189/25]

Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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Last October, an independent Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming was established. Farm succession is a complex area and there are many factors that impact farmers’ decisions. The Commission is adopting an objective, evidence-based approach to examining all the factors involved and is engaging closely with stakeholders. It will issue a report on options for the future, which will inform our next steps.

Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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857. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is considering opening a farm retirement scheme during 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2252/25]

Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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Last October, an independent Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming was established. Farm succession is a complex area and there are many factors that impact farmers’ decisions. The Commission is adopting an objective, evidence-based approach to examining all the factors involved and is engaging closely with stakeholders. It will issue a report on options for the future, which will inform our next steps.