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Applications for the support measure for farmers affected by flooding in northeast Donegal is to open today, Wednesday, the Irish Farmers Journal understands.
It is understood that the closing date for the applications will be 29 September. A spokesman for the Department has said the short window of application is to facilitate swift support for farmers.
Support under this measure will apply to losses of livestock and the loss of conserved fodder (hay or silage).
Support will also be given as a contribution towards the clean-up cost of agricultural lands, including repair to fences and damage by debris washed up by the floods.
Only losses not covered by insurance will be eligible for consideration.
Each farmer will only be eligible for a maximum of €15,000 under De Minimis EU ruling.
A spokesman in the Department has said that the scheme is intended to be as farmer-friendly as possible.
Tuesday’s meeting
Some 300 farmers attended a meeting in Buncrana on Tuesday to discuss the impact of the flooding.
The meeting, which was organised by the IFA, included speakers from Teagasc and the local authority.
It was chaired by Donegal IFA chair Michael Chance.
Chance told the Irish Farmers Journal that the meeting was well informed, with some farmers expressing concern but, overall, most were pleased with the response of the Department so far.
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