Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
949. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector will open for applications in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27580/23]
View answerThe 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector opened for applications on 1 June 2023. The Scheme which has budget of €10 million for 2023 is an 11% increase in funding when compared with 2022. The Scheme assists in the development of the horticulture sector, including beekeeping, by grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment including renewable energy, as well as technology adoption specific to commercial horticulture production.
The closing date for receipt of applications for the 2023 Scheme is 30 June 2023. The details of the scheme have been notified to the European Commission in accordance with the European Union Guidelines for State aid, but the granting of approval of aid for investments under the Scheme will only be granted after approval by the European Commission in accordance with the Commission Decision on the measure.
