Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 December 2016
453. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to set out the status of the progress towards the programme for Government commitment to review the green cert to ensure it is fit for purpose. [40884/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn line with the commitment made in the Programme for Government, Teagasc have completed a comprehensive review of the Green Cert award to ensure that it is both fit-for-purpose and reflects the changing requirements of Irish farming. Teagasc undertook the review under the auspices of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and in consultation with a wide body of stakeholders. The revised award has been approved by QQI and will strengthen and improve the Green Cert in key areas such as sustainable farming/environment, livestock breeding and grassland management. Teagasc plans to introduce the revised Green Cert from the start of the 2017/18 academic year.
