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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2021 Sustainable forestry management Grants and direct payments Forestry
2019: FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANS: To establish…
2019: FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANS:
To establish forest management plans. The aim of this scheme is to encourage the submission of FMPs for all forests over 5 hectares when the forest reaches 12 years.
Environment related objective
To establish forest management plans
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2019: FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANS:
To establish forest management plans. The aim of this scheme is to encourage the submission of FMPs for all forests over 5 hectares when the forest reaches 12 years.
Private forest owners.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2021 Sustainable forestry management Grants and direct payments Forestry
2019: INNOVATIVE FOREST TECHNOLOGY SCHEME: To…
2019: INNOVATIVE FOREST TECHNOLOGY SCHEME:
To encourage the introduction and adoption of new technologies in Ireland's forestry sector. The measure will support private forest holders, producer groups and forestry contractors to procure and develop innovative technologies for use in the management of private forests in Ireland.
Environment related objective
To establish forest management plans
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2019: INNOVATIVE FOREST TECHNOLOGY SCHEME:
To encourage the introduction and adoption of new technologies in Ireland's forestry sector. The measure will support private forest holders, producer groups and forestry contractors to procure and develop innovative technologies for use in the management of private forests in Ireland.
Timber transport operators.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2021 Sustainable forestry management Grants and direct payments Forestry
2019: DEER TREE SHELTER AND DEER/HARE FENCING…
2019: DEER TREE SHELTER AND DEER/HARE FENCING SCHEME
Environment related objective
To provide support for measure which protect newly planted trees from damage caused by deer and hares
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2019: DEER TREE SHELTER AND DEER/HARE FENCING SCHEME
The grant is paid to private forest owners.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2021
Environmental goods and services promotion,…
Environmental goods and services promotion, Sustainable agriculture management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
2020: ORGANIC PROCESSING INVESTMENT GRANT SCHEME …
2020: ORGANIC PROCESSING INVESTMENT GRANT SCHEME (FORMERLY SCHEME OF GRANT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC SECTOR – OFF – FARM):
Financial assistance is directed towards projects which:
• Improve the organic sector and provide the producers of the basic product with an opportunity of enhancing income;
(...)
• Help to improve production, handling and preparation of organic produce;
(...)
• Help to ensure the adoption of "best practice" within the organic.
Environment related objective
To facilitate the development of the organic sector so as to ensure a regular supply of high quality organic produce to the market
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2020: ORGANIC PROCESSING INVESTMENT GRANT SCHEME (FORMERLY SCHEME OF GRANT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC SECTOR – OFF – FARM):
Financial assistance is directed towards projects which:
• Improve the organic sector and provide the producers of the basic product with an opportunity of enhancing income;
(...)
• Help to improve production, handling and preparation of organic produce;
(...)
• Help to ensure the adoption of "best practice" within the organic.
This scheme will provide financial assistance in respect of approved investments/development projects as follows: Developing facilities for preparation, grading, packing, storage, distribution, or the sale of organic products as part of a wider organic operation.
Type of measure
Financial assistance
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Subsidies are made as one-off payments on certain investments. Applicants are entitled to apply for several payments of subsidies on different investments subject to the maximum ceiling.
Keywords
Organic
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable agriculture management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Other
2020: NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE FARM PLAN…
2020: NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE FARM PLAN SCHEME:
The National Parks and Wildlife Service Farm Plan Scheme was introduced on 1 January 2006 to aid the farmer/ landowner to enhance and aid biodiversity in their farms/ land. This is done by creating optimum habitats by aiding improved stock management and grazing through fencing. Other activities include scrub clearance, hedgerow inputting and grass reseeding.
Environment related objective
To aid the farmer/ landowner to enhance and aid biodiversity in their farms/ land.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2020: NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE FARM PLAN SCHEME:
The National Parks and Wildlife Service Farm Plan Scheme was introduced on 1 January 2006 to aid the farmer/ landowner to enhance and aid biodiversity in their farms/ land. This is done by creating optimum habitats by aiding improved stock management and grazing through fencing. Other activities include scrub clearance, hedgerow inputting and grass reseeding.
The subsidy is paid to NPWS Farm Plan participants on the anniversary each year of when the participant signed up to scheme. It is paid directly into their bank account once we have received a compliance report from the assigned Farm Planner.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The scheme runs in five year intervals from the date of signoff.
Keywords
Bio
Wildlife
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2021
Sustainable agriculture management, Water…
Sustainable agriculture management, Water management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture 2020: PILOT CROSS-BORDER LAND INCENTIVE SCHEME
Environment related objective
To help farmers to make some small changes in farming practice that will make the farm business more sustainable whilst also helping to protect water quality in the River Derg.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2020: PILOT CROSS-BORDER LAND INCENTIVE SCHEME
Landowners, who farm in the part of the River Derg catchment. Following a site visit the project will produce a confidential and bespoke Water Environment Management Plan for the farm with recommendations of what could be included in the scheme application
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Due to significant delays encountered during initiation of the scheme the project has requested an extension until July 2021
Keywords
Sustainable
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2021
Animal protection, Plant protection, Sustainable…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Sustainable agriculture management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
2020: CONSERVATION OF PLANT AND ANIMAL GENETIC…
2020: CONSERVATION OF PLANT AND ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES GRANT AID SCHEME
Environment related objective
To support and facilitate the collection, characterisation, conservation and utilisation of plant and animal genetic resources of plant and animal genetic resources for use in food and agriculture.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2020: CONSERVATION OF PLANT AND ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES GRANT AID SCHEME
The management and conservation of animal genetic resources in Ireland is primarily carried out by the relevant breed societies. The management and conservation of plant genetic resources in Ireland is primarily carried out by NGOs with some additional work carried out by State institutions and the Universities. The grant aid is channelled through these organisations based on projects submitted that facilitate the conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of plant and animal genetic resources in Ireland. All projects submitted are examined and evaluated by an Advisory Committee, chaired by a senior DAFM official, and consisting of key stakeholders in the area of genetic resources. The subsidy is provided annually by means of a direct grant payment.
Type of measure
The subsidy is given in the form of project based direct grants.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing – 1996 to date.
Keywords
Conservation
Genetic
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2021 Sustainable agriculture management Grants and direct payments Agriculture
2020: FALLEN ANIMAL TSE SUBSIDY AND FALLEN FARM…
2020: FALLEN ANIMAL TSE SUBSIDY AND FALLEN FARM STOCK SCHEME:
The scheme aims to maximise the number of over 48 month bovines being collected, to integrate fully with TSE requirements for testing, to facilitate the collection and disposal of fallen bovines under 48 months (not subject to TSE testing), sheep and goats in accordance with EU Animal By-Products (ABP) legislation to minimise the use of licensed burial and to provide important environmental benefits.
Environment related objective
To facilitate the collection and disposal of fallen bovines under 48 months (not subject to TSE testing), sheep and goats in accordance with EU Animal By-Products (ABP) legislation to minimise the use of licensed burial and to provide important environmental benefits.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2020: FALLEN ANIMAL TSE SUBSIDY AND FALLEN FARM STOCK SCHEME:
The scheme aims to maximise the number of over 48 month bovines being collected, to integrate fully with TSE requirements for testing, to facilitate the collection and disposal of fallen bovines under 48 months (not subject to TSE testing), sheep and goats in accordance with EU Animal By-Products (ABP) legislation to minimise the use of licensed burial and to provide important environmental benefits.
Licensed animal collectors are paid by farmers and by the State for collection of over 48 month bovine animals. The State also subsidies 100% of the cost of rendering and destruction of over 48 month bovine animals.
Type of measure
A payment to animal collectors and to rendering companies.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The present scheme commenced in January 2015 and is approved until the end of 2020. There was a fallen animal scheme prior to January 2015.
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2021 Sustainable agriculture management Grants and direct payments Agriculture
2020: BEEF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME…
2020: BEEF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME SUCKLERS (BEEP-S) 2020
Environment related objective
To further increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd through better quality data on herd performance, supporting decision making on farm and support of best practice in welfare management.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2020: BEEF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME SUCKLERS (BEEP-S) 2020
The programme is open to all suckler beef farmers who commit to completing the mandatory action required within the duration of the programme, optional welfare enhancement actions are also available for additional support.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
• Application process open from 5 March 2020 until 15 May 2020.
• Payments made in December 2020.
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.14 European Union: Ireland 2021 Biodiversity and ecosystem Grants and direct payments Agriculture
2020: ANNUAL GRANTS TO IRISH NATIONAL BEEKEEPERS…
2020: ANNUAL GRANTS TO IRISH NATIONAL BEEKEEPERS FEDERATIONS 2020
Environment related objective
To pursue the craft of beekeeping to the highest standards and to also inform the general public about the environmental role that bees play in maintaining Irish biodiversity and crop production
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2020: ANNUAL GRANTS TO IRISH NATIONAL BEEKEEPERS FEDERATIONS 2020
Irish National Beekeepers Federations
Type of measure
Direct grant payment to National Beekeeping Federations.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The grant is a once-off payment.
Keywords
Bio
Environment