Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 April 2024
126. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if force majeure will be accepted for a late 2023 Brexit inshore business model adjustment scheme application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15722/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy has previously been advised, the Brexit Inshore Fisheries Business Model Adjustment Scheme 2023 aimed to provide assistance to inshore fishers in adjusting their business operations as a result of the impacts of Brexit. The scheme had a budget of some €3.5 million and was administered by an Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) under the oversight of my Department. Applications under the scheme closed on 13 July 2023, and BIM was required to process all applications under this scheme in 2023.
The provisions of the EU Regulation governing the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) require that applications for funding are submitted by 31 December 2023 if the relevant measures are to be eligible for funding under the BAR. This scheme is fully closed. Applications cannot be accepted or considered in 2024, under this or any other scheme funded under the BAR.
