Farmers who suffered losses as a result of the severe flooding in northeast Donegal last month can apply for financial support from the Department of Agriculture.
On Wednesday, Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed announced the launch of a targeted measure to provide assistance to those affected.
Support under this measure will apply to losses of livestock, the loss of conserved fodder (hay or silage) and as a contribution towards the clean-up cost of agricultural lands, including repair to fences damaged by debris washed up by the floods, according to the Department.
Only losses not covered by insurance will be eligible for consideration.
The measure builds on the availability of support through the Animal Welfare Helpline and through the advisory assistance made available by Teagasc in the region.
Application forms will be available shortly, with an early closing date proposed to allow prompt processing of requests for support.
What is eligible for the support?
In the case of livestock losses including cattle, sheep or pigs; these must have been formally notified to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Regional Veterinary Office, Raphoe.Eligible fodder losses are those lost during the floods and are limited solely to conserved hay or silage.Agricultural land damaged by the deposition of debris or other river spoil will be eligible for a contribution towards the clear-up costs for debris or other deposition so that the land can be returned to productive use.Support will also be available for the repair of fencing damaged by flood waters.Significant problems
The Minister said: "I witnessed first-hand some of the very significant problems that a number of farmers experienced as a result of the sudden flooding event, when I visited northeast Donegal with my colleague Minster Joe McHugh.
"I committed during my visit to supporting these farmers and I am satisfied that my Department in conjunction with other State agencies have moved swiftly to offer practical solutions to those affected."
Following positive discussions at Cabinet this morning, I am pleased to announce this initiative to support the small number of farmers around the Inishowen Peninsula who bore the brunt of last month’s unprecedented rainfall.
"This measure will provide farmers who were significantly affected by the flooding with a financial contribution towards losses or damage sustained.
"While it is not possible to address all of the problems the floods caused on farms, the measures I have announced today will specifically direct support to those that have borne the brunt of the flooding."
'Deliver support speedily'
IFA Donegal Chairman Michael Chance has welcomed the announcement of a support measure for farmers in the county impacted by the recent severe flooding.
IFA has convened a meeting to be held in Buncrana on Tuesday night to discuss the details of the measure.
"It's important to deliver this support speedily and to all farmers who have been affected."
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Farmers who suffered losses as a result of the severe flooding in northeast Donegal last month can apply for financial support from the Department of Agriculture.
On Wednesday, Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed announced the launch of a targeted measure to provide assistance to those affected.
Support under this measure will apply to losses of livestock, the loss of conserved fodder (hay or silage) and as a contribution towards the clean-up cost of agricultural lands, including repair to fences damaged by debris washed up by the floods, according to the Department.
Only losses not covered by insurance will be eligible for consideration.
The measure builds on the availability of support through the Animal Welfare Helpline and through the advisory assistance made available by Teagasc in the region.
Application forms will be available shortly, with an early closing date proposed to allow prompt processing of requests for support.
What is eligible for the support?
In the case of livestock losses including cattle, sheep or pigs; these must have been formally notified to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Regional Veterinary Office, Raphoe.Eligible fodder losses are those lost during the floods and are limited solely to conserved hay or silage.Agricultural land damaged by the deposition of debris or other river spoil will be eligible for a contribution towards the clear-up costs for debris or other deposition so that the land can be returned to productive use.Support will also be available for the repair of fencing damaged by flood waters.Significant problems
The Minister said: "I witnessed first-hand some of the very significant problems that a number of farmers experienced as a result of the sudden flooding event, when I visited northeast Donegal with my colleague Minster Joe McHugh.
"I committed during my visit to supporting these farmers and I am satisfied that my Department in conjunction with other State agencies have moved swiftly to offer practical solutions to those affected."
Following positive discussions at Cabinet this morning, I am pleased to announce this initiative to support the small number of farmers around the Inishowen Peninsula who bore the brunt of last month’s unprecedented rainfall.
"This measure will provide farmers who were significantly affected by the flooding with a financial contribution towards losses or damage sustained.
"While it is not possible to address all of the problems the floods caused on farms, the measures I have announced today will specifically direct support to those that have borne the brunt of the flooding."
'Deliver support speedily'
IFA Donegal Chairman Michael Chance has welcomed the announcement of a support measure for farmers in the county impacted by the recent severe flooding.
IFA has convened a meeting to be held in Buncrana on Tuesday night to discuss the details of the measure.
"It's important to deliver this support speedily and to all farmers who have been affected."
Read more
Farmer Writes: dealing with Donegal floods
Listen: waterlogged land, fences washed away and livestock lost
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