Senator Erin McGreehan has received confirmation from Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, T.D., that a support scheme for farmers in the Cooley Peninsula that were impacted by a severe storm in late 2023 has opened.
In the wake of the devastating floods that struck North Louth last October that caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, and farms in the area, Senator McGreehan has been working to ensure that the farming families who faced significant financial challenges in recovering from the aftermath would receive financial support.
McGreehan commented: “I am very grateful to Minister Charlie McConalogue for his support and commitment to the farming community. By creating this funding measure, he has ensured that the financial burden placed on farming families who were severely impacted by the natural disaster will most definitely be alleviated”.
The scheme will provide financial assistance to farmers towards the costs relating to:
• restoration of agricultural land,
• loss/damage to fodder / fertiliser
• and repair/replacement to damaged fencing/ gateways /farm roadways/lane ways
Applications for the Cooley Flood Damage Relief measure are open from today 17th July 2024, offering affected farmers the opportunity to seek assistance for the damages incurred during the period of 29th October to 4th November 2023. The closing date for applications is set for the 31st of July.
Senator McGreehan has encouraged the impacted farmers to apply and provide any necessary supporting documents to allow the applications to be processed in a timely manner.
Senator McGreehan has also confirmed that she can provide farmers with the application forms or with any assistance if needed.
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