Colm Burke (Cork North-Central, Fine Gael)
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1835. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the report of the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47322/25]

Colm Burke (Cork North-Central, Fine Gael)
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1836. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the progress made to date by his Department in relation to the establishment of a farm succession scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47323/25]

Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1835 and 1836 together.

The Programme for Government prioritises “supporting inter-generational farm succession”. Food Vision 2030, our shared strategy for the agri-food sector, states that generational renewal in farming is critically important to ensure the future viability and social sustainability of the Irish agri-food sector and of rural Ireland.

There are a number of supports for generational renewal currently available to farmers under Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2027. These supports are complemented by a suite of strong national taxation measures and access to finance supports, as well as advisory and education & training supports.

Farm succession is a complex issue and there are many factors that impact farmers’ decisions. The Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming was established last October to examine these issues, including any potential future supports, and it has just completed its work. I am currently examining their report and expect to make an announcement in this regard shortly.