G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
13 November  2023 
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
  
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF THE  
GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT ON  
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union, dated and received on 
17 July 2023, relates to the subsidy programmes of Ireland . 
 
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  Table of Contents  
I. 2021  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................  7 
1   NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE FARM PLAN SCHEME  ................................ ..............  7 
2   CONSERVATIONS OF PLANT AND ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES GRANT AID 
SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................  8 
3   PILOT CROSS -BORDER LAND INCENTIVE SCHEME 2018 ................................ ..............  8 
4   TEAGASC JOINT PIG PROGRAMME  ................................ ................................ ..............  9 
5   BEEF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY  PROGRAMME SUCKLERS (BEEP -S) 2021  ...........  10 
6   DAIRY BEEF CALF PROGRAMME AS PART OF BEEF SECTOR EFFICI ENCY 
PROGRAMMES 2021  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 11 
7   ACCELERATION OF WEAR AND TEAR ALLOWANCE CERTIFICATE FOR FARM 
SAFETY EQUIPMENT  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 12 
8   AGRICULTURE  CASHFLOW LOAN SUPPORT SCHEME  ................................ ..................  13 
9   CAPITAL GAINS TAX RELIEF FOR FARM RESTRUCTURING  ................................ .........  14 
10   FUTURE GROWTH LOAN SCHEME  ................................ ................................ .............  15 
11   STAMP DUTY RELIEF FOR YOUNG TRAINED FARMERS  ................................ .............  15 
12   STAMP DUTY RELIEF ON FARM CONSOLIDATION  ................................ ....................  16 
13   STOCK RELIEF FOR YOUNG TRAINED FARMERS  ................................ .......................  17 
14   SUCCESSION FARM PARTNERSHIP  ................................ ................................ ..........  18 
15   SCHEME OF PAYMENT TO HAULIER COMPANIES FOR REMOVING DISEASED 
ANIMALS DIRECT TO SLAUGHTER  ................................ ................................ ..................  19 
16   SCHEME OF PAYMENT TO PRIVATE VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS (PVPS) 
FOR TESTING OF ANIMALS  ................................ ................................ .............................  20 
17   DEPOPULATION GRANT (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME)  ................................ ........  21 
18   HARDSHIP GRANT SCHEME (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME)  ................................ .. 22 
19   INCOME SUPPLEMENT SCHEME (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME)  ............................  23 
20   ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME)  ...............  25 
21   THE BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHOEA ERADI CATION PROGRAMME (BVD)  ......................  26 
22   WOODLAND IMPROVEMENT SCHEME AND CONTINUOUS COVER FORESTRY  ............  28 
23   FOREST ROAD SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ............................  29 
24   RECONSTITUTION SCHEME  ................................ ................................ .....................  29 
25   NEIGHBOURWOOD SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ....................  30 
26   NATIVE WOODLAND CONSERVATION SCHEM E ................................ ........................  31 
27   FORESTRY KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER SCHEME  ................................ ...........................  32 
28   FOREST GENETIC REPRODUCTIVE MATERIAL  ................................ ..........................  33 
29   AFFORESTATION GRANT AND PREMIUM SCHEME  ................................ ....................  34 
30   FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANS  ................................ ................................ .................  35 
31   INNOVATIVE FOREST TECHNOLOGY SCHEME  ................................ ..........................  35 
32   DEER TREE SHELTER AND DEER/HARE FENCING SCHEME  ................................ ....... 36 
33   WOODLAND CREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS SCHEME  ................................ ................  37 
34   ORGANIC PROCESSING INVESTMENT GRANT SCHEME  ................................ ............  38 
35   ASSISTANCE FOR THE NON -THOROUGHBRED HORSE INDUSTRY  ............................  39 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  36   CATTLE BREEDING  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 40 
37   EQUINE BREEDING AND DISEASE RESEARCH SCHEME (IRISH EQUINE 
CENTRE)  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........................  41 
38   EQUINE INFRASTRUCTURES  ................................ ................................ ....................  42 
39   IMPROVEMENT IN CATTLE AND SHEEP BREEDING  ................................ ..................  43 
40   IRISH THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION  ................................ .................  44 
41   PREMIUM FROM KERRY CATTLE LIVE CALVES  ................................ .........................  45 
42   FALLEN ANIMAL SCHEME - TSE SUBSIDY  ................................ ................................  46 
43   FALLEN ANIMAL SCHEME – FALLEN FARM STOCK SA 56082  ................................ .... 47 
44   SEAF OOD CAPITAL INVESTMENT SCHEME  ................................ ...............................  48 
45   SEAFOOD SCALING AND NEW MARKET DEVELOPMENT SCHEME  ..............................  49 
46   SEAFOOD INNOVATION AND BUSINESS PLANNING SCHEME ................................ ... 50 
47   SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE SCHEME  ................................ ................................ .... 50 
48   KNOWLEDGE GATEWAY SCHEME  ................................ ................................ .............  51 
49   PRODUCER ORGANISATION SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ....... 52 
50   SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ..........  53 
51   INSHORE FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT SCHEME  ........................  54 
52   FISHERIES LOCAL AREA DEVELOPMENT SCHEME  ................................ ....................  55 
53   NEW FISHERMAN SCHEME  ................................ ................................ .......................  56 
54   SEAFOOD TRAINING SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ..................  57 
55   SEAFOOD CAPACITY BUILDING SCHEME  ................................ ................................ . 58 
56   FLEET SAFETY SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ............................  59 
57   MARINE TOURISM VESSEL SCHEME  ................................ ................................ .........  59 
58   COVID 19 AQUACULTURE SUPPORT SCHEME  ................................ ...........................  60 
59   SEAFOOD PROMOTION SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ..............  61 
60   BREXIT ADJUSTMENT RESERVE TEMPORARY FLEET TIE -UP SCHEME 2021  ..............  62 
61   CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT  ................................ ................................ .................  62 
62   MARINE BIODIVERSITY SCHEME  ................................ ................................ .............  63 
63   BLUE GROWTH AND MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING SCHEME  ................................ ..... 64 
64   EMFAF MARINE BIODIVERSITY SCHEME  ................................ ................................ . 65 
65   AID FOR THE PARTICIPAT ION OF PRODUCERS OF AGRICULTURAL 
PRODUCTS IN QUALITY SCHEMES  ................................ ................................ ..................  66 
66   PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURAL PR ODUCTS BY BORD BIA  ................................ ...... 67 
67   PROVISION OF SUPPORT (KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND INFORMATION) 
ACTIONS TO SMES ACTIVE IN THE PRIMARY PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL 
PRODUCTS (HORTICULTURE & LIVESTOCK SECTORS)  ................................ ....................  68 
II. 2022  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........................  69 
1   ACCELERATION OF WEAR AND TEAR ALLOWANCE CERTIFICATE FOR FARM 
SAFE TY EQUIPMENT  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 69 
2   AGRICULTURE CASHFLOW LOAN SUPPORT SCHEME  ................................ ..................  69 
3   CAPITAL GAINS TAX RELIEF FOR FARM RESTRUCTURING  ................................ .........  70 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  4   CONSERVATION OF PLANT AND ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES GRANT AID 
SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........................  71 
5   FUTURE  GROWTH LOAN SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ...............  72 
6   NATIONAL  PARKS AND WILDLIFE FARM PLAN SCHEME  ................................ ............  73 
7   PIG EXCEPTIONAL PAYMENT SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ....... 74 
8   PILOT CROSS -BORDER LAND INCENTIVE SCHEME 2018 ................................ ............  75 
9   STAMP  DUTY RELIEF FOR YOUNG TRAINED FARMERS  ................................ ...............  76 
10   STAMP DUTY RELIEF ON FARM CONSOLIDATION  ................................ ....................  77 
11   STOCK RELIEF FOR YOUNG TRAINED FARMERS  ................................ .......................  78 
12   SUCCESSION FARM PARTNERSHIP  ................................ ................................ ..........  79 
13   TEAGASC  JOINT PIG PROGRAMME ................................ ................................ ...........  79 
14   DAIRY BEEF CALF PROGRAMME AS PART OF BEEF SECTOR EFFICIENCY 
PROGRAMMES 2022  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 80 
15   BEEF  ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME SUCKLERS (BEEP -S) 2022  .........  81 
16   DEPA RTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND THE MARINE PROTEIN/CEREAL 
MIX (50:50) CROP SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ............................  82 
17   DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND THE MARINE TILLAGE 
INCENTIVE SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 83 
18   SCHEME  OF PAYMENT TO HAULIER COMPANIES FOR REMOVING DISEASED 
ANIMALS DIRECT TO SLAUGHTER  ................................ ................................ ..................  84 
19   SCHEME OF PAYMENT TO PRIVATE VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS (PVPS) 
FOR TESTING OF ANIMALS  ................................ ................................ .............................  85 
20   INCOME SUPPLEMENT SCHEME (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME)  ............................  87 
21   ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME)  ...............  88 
22   HARDSHIP GRANT SCHEME (TB/BR ERA DICATION SCHEME)  ................................ .. 89 
23   DEPOPULATION GRANT (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME)  ................................ ........  90 
24   THE BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHOEA ERADICATION PROGRAMME (BVD)  ......................  92 
25   WOODLAND IMPROVEMENT SCHEME AND CONTINUOUS COVER FORESTRY  ............  93 
26   FOREST  ROAD SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ............................  94 
27   RECONSTITUTION SCHEME  ................................ ................................ .....................  95 
28   NEIGHBOURWOOD  SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ....................  96 
29   NATIVE  WOODLAND CONSERVATION SCHEME  ................................ ........................  96 
30   FORESTRY KNOWLEDGE  TRANSFER SCHEME  ................................ ...........................  97 
31   FOREST GENETIC REPRODUCTIVE MATERIAL  ................................ ..........................  98 
32   AFFORESTATION GRANT AND PREMIUM SCHEME  ................................ ....................  99 
33   FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANS  ................................ ................................ ...............  100 
34   INNOVATIVE FOREST TECHNOLOGY SCHEME  ................................ ........................  101 
35   DEER TREE SHELTER AND DEER/HARE FENCING SCHEME  ................................ ..... 101 
36   WOODLA ND CREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS SCHEME  ................................ ..............  102 
37   SETTING UP OF PRODUCER GROUPS  ................................ ................................ ..... 103 
38   RECONSTITUTION OF WOODLANDS (FROST) SCHEME  ................................ ..........  104 
39   ORGANIC  PROCESSING INVESTMENT GRANT SCHEME  ................................ ..........  105 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  40   MULTI -SPECIES SWARD MEASURE 2022  ................................ ...............................  106 
41   RED CLOVER SILAGE MEASURE 2022  ................................ ................................ ..... 107 
42   BOVINE  EID TAG SUB SIDY SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ...... 108 
43   ASSISTANCE FOR THE NON -THOROUGHBRED HORSE INDUSTRY  ..........................  109 
44   CATTLE BREEDING  ................................ ................................ ................................  110 
45   EQUINE BREEDING AND DISEASE RESEARCH SCHEME (IRISH EQUINE 
CENTRE)  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................  111 
46   EQUINE INFRASTRUCTURES  ................................ ................................ ..................  112 
47   IMPROVEMENT IN CATTLE AND SHEEP BREEDING  ................................ ................  112 
48   IRISH THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION  ................................ ...............  113 
49   PREMIUM FROM KERRY CATTLE LIVE CALVES  ................................ .......................  114 
50   FALLEN ANIMAL SCHEME - TSE SUBSIDY  ................................ ..............................  115 
51   FALLEN ANIMAL SCHEME – FALLEN FARM STOCK  ................................ ..................  116 
52   SEAFOOD PROMOTION SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ............  118 
53   BREXIT ADJUSTMENT RESERVE TEMPORARY TIE -UP SCHEME 2022  ......................  118 
54   BREXIT INSHORE FISHERIES BUSINESS MODEL ADJUSTMENT SCHEME  ................  119 
55   BREXIT FISHERIES COOPERATIVE  TRANSITION SCHEME  ................................ ...... 120 
56   BREXIT INSHORE MARKETING SCHEME  ................................ ................................ . 121 
57   SEAFOOD CAPACITY BUILDING SCHEME  ................................ ...............................  122 
58   SEAFOOD INNOVATION AND BUSINESS PLANNING SCHEME ................................ . 123 
59   FLEET SAFETY SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ..........................  123 
60   MARINE TOURISM VESSEL SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ....... 124 
61   EMFF CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT SCHEME  ................................ ........................  125 
62   EMFAF CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT SCHEME  ................................ ......................  126 
63   MARINE BIODIVERS ITY SCHEME  ................................ ................................ ...........  126 
64   BLUE GROWTH AND MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING SCHEME  ................................ ... 127 
65   EMFAF MARINE BIODIVERSITY SCHEME  ................................ ...............................  128 
66   EMFAF MARINE KNOWLEDGE  ................................ ................................ ................  129 
67   SEAFOOD SCALING AND NEW MARKET DEVELOPMENT SCHEME - EUROPEAN  
MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND (EMFF)  ................................ ................................ .... 130 
68   SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE SCHEME - EUROPEAN  MARITIME AND 
FISHERIES FUND (EMFF)  ................................ ................................ .............................  131 
69   KNOWLEDGE GATEWAY SCHEME -EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES 
FUND (EMFF)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  132 
70   PRODUCER ORGANISATION SCHEME - EUROPEAN  MARITIME AND 
FISHERIES FUND (EMFF)  ................................ ................................ .............................  132 
71   SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES SCHEME - EUROPEAN  MARITIME AND FISHERIES 
FUND (EMFF)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  133 
72   INSHORE FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT SCHEME - 
EUROPEAN  MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND (EMFF)  ................................ ..................  134 
73   SEAFOOD TRAINING SCHEME - EUROPEAN  MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND 
(EMFF)  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........................  135 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  74   FLEET SAFETY SCHEME -EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND 
(EMFF)  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........................  136 
75   MARINE TOURISM VESSEL SCHEME - EUROPEAN  MARITIME AND FISHERIES 
FUND (EMFF)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  137 
76   SEAFOOD CAPACITY BUILDING SCHEME EUROPEAN MARITIME FISHERIES 
AND AQUACULTURE FUND (EMFAF)  ................................ ................................ .............  138 
77   SEAFOOD INNOVATION AND BUSINESS PLANNING SCHEME - EUROPEAN  
MARITIME FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE FUND (EMFAF)  ................................ ..........  138 
78   INSHORE FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MAN AGEMENT SCHEME - 
EUROPEAN MARITIME FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE FUND (EMFAF)  ........................  139 
79   KNOWLEDGE GATE WAY SCHEME - EUROPEAN  MARITIME FISHERIES AND 
AQUACULTURE FUND (EMFAF)  ................................ ................................ .....................  140 
80   SEAFOOD SCALING AND NEW MARKET DEVELOPMENT SCHEME - EUROPEAN 
MARITIME FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE FUND (EMFAF)  ................................ ..........  141 
81   SEAFOOD TRAINING SCHEME - EUROPEAN MARITIME FISHERIES AND 
AQUACULTURE FUND (EMFAF)  ................................ ................................ .....................  142 
82   SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES SCHEME - EUROPEAN MARITIME FISHERIES AND 
AQUACULTURE FUND (EMFAF)  ................................ ................................ .....................  143 
83   AID FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF PRODUCERS OF AGRICULTURAL 
PRODUCTS IN QUALITY SCHEMES  ................................ ................................ ................  144 
84   PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS BY BORD BIA  ................................ .... 145 
85   PROVISION OF SUPPORT (KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND INFORMATION) 
ACTIONS TO SMES ACTIVE IN THE PRIMARY PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL 
PRODUCTS (HORTICULTURE & LIVESTOCK SE CTORS)  ................................ ..................  145 
86   BREXIT IMPACT LOAN SCHEME  ................................ ................................ .............  146 
87   COVID -19 LOAN SCHEME  ................................ ................................ .......................  147 
2021 & 2022 RETURNS - ZEVI  ................................ ................................ ......................  149 
1   ELECTRIC VEHICLE PURCHASE GRANT SCHEME  ................................ .......................  149 
2   ELECTRIC VEHICLE HOME CHARGER GRANT SCHEME  ................................ ..............  150 
3   PUBLIC CHARGE POINT SCHEME  ................................ ................................ .............  150 
4   ELECTRIC SMALL PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLE (ESPSV) GRANT SCHEME  ....................  151 
5   LOW EMISSION VEHICLE TOLL INCENTIVE (LEVTI) SCHEME  ................................ .. 152 
6   ALTERNATIVELY FUELLED HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE (AFHDV) SCHEME  .......................  153 
 
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  I. 2021 
1  NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE FARM PLAN SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
National Parks and Wildlife Farm Plan Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
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.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The operation of this scheme i s subject to the provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) 
No 702/2014 of 24 June 2014, (hereafter referred to as "the Regulation") and Chapter III, 
Section  2, Article 29 "Aid for investments in favour of the conservation of cultural and natural 
heritage lo cated on agricultural holdings".  
The operation of this scheme is also subject to the following national legislation:  
• Appropriation Act  2014 (Schedule 1) – 
http://www.oireachtas .ie/documents/bills28/acts/2014/a3514.pdf . 
• European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats Regulations) 2011 (Regulation 24) - 
http://www.irish statutebook.ie/pdf/2011/en.si.2011.0477.pdf .  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is paid to NPWS Farm Plan participants on the anniversary each year of when the 
participant s igned up to scheme. It is paid directly into their bank account once we have received a 
compliance report from the assigned Farm Planner.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subs idy 
EUR 1,002,784 (amount for 117 participants) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme runs in five -year intervals from the date of signoff.  
9. Statistical data permitting an a ssessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not applicable.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  2  CONSERVATIONS OF PLANT AND ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES GRANT AID SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Conservations of Plant and Animal Genetic Resources Grant Aid Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Plant and Animal Genetic Resources Grant Scheme aims 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.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The scheme was approved under EU State Aid Guidelines in 2013 – Aid No SA 37883 (2013/N) and 
is funded by the Irish Governmen t. Funding is provided annually in the National Budgetary 
Estimates process.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy is given in the form of project based direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The management and conservation of animal genetic re sources 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 Universi ties. 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 a nd evaluated by an 
Advisory Committee, chaired by a senior Department official, and consisting of key stakeholders in 
the area of genetic resources. The subsidy is provided annually by means of a direct grant 
payment.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where th is is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
The amount allocated in 2021 on the scheme was EUR 219,683.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing – 1996 to date.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
Not applicable as payment of this subsidy does not have any impact on trade.  
3  PILOT CROSS -BORDER LAND INCENTIVE SCHEME 2018  
1. Title of the subsidy programm e 
Pilot Cross -Border Land Incentive Scheme 2018.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Source to Tap Land Incentive Scheme is a pilot cross -border farming scheme being trialled in 
the River Derg area. The scheme aims to give landowners, who farm in the part of the River Derg 
catchment, grants of up to GBP 20,000 for a farm business based in Northern Ireland; EUR 23,000 
for a farm business based in Ireland. These grants will help farmers to make so me small changes 
in farming practice that will make the farm business more sustainable whilst also helping to 
protect water quality in the River Derg.  
4. Background and authority for the  
INTERREG VA Programme – Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland.  
5. Form of th e subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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 
recommen dations of what could be included in the scheme application. The farmer decides which 
recommended items they want to proceed with on the farm. If the Application is approved, the 
farmer gets the items installed through a contractor, who they pay directly. Once completed, the 
Project will check to ensure rules and regulations have been adhered to and process the claim, so 
they are refunded as quickly as possible.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
In total EUR601,242.00 has been paid to 87 farmers in 2021. This includes works carried out by 
the project (weed wiping) which is against the de -minimis ruling to an amount of EUR62,222.00 to 
60 farmers.   
8. Duration of the subsidy a nd/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Due to significant delays encountered during initiation of the scheme the project has requested an 
extension until September 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not applicable as payment of this subsidy does not have any impact on trade.  
4  TEAGASC JOINT PIG PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Teagasc Joint Pig Programme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy objec tive and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The programme is intended to provide primary pig producers with research, advice, and education 
across a range of issues of importance to the sector that impact on the quality and marketability of 
Irish pig meat, and ultimately to improve their efficiency and professionalism and thus the long -
term viability of the sector . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Enabling provisions in Section 37 of the Bord Bia Act 1994.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The aid will be granted in the form of subsidised services to the final beneficiaries and will be paid 
to the provider of research and knowledge transfer, financed by means of a levy paid by the 
primary producers.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Farmers and producer groups  that are small and medium -sized enterprises (SMEs) within the 
meaning of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 702/20142 in the primary pig sector in Ireland.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possibl e, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
2021 levy received by Teagasc : EUR 362,650.60.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
24 October 2018 to 31 December  2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not applicable as n ot considered to have any impact on trade.  
5  BEEF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME SUCKLERS (BEEP -S) 2021  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Beef Environmen tal Efficiency Programme Sucklers (Beep -S) 2021.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2021 – 31 December 2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To further increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd through bet ter 
quality data on herd performance, supporting decision making on farm and support of best 
practice in welfare management.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
BEEP-S payments a re fully funded by the National Exchequer under the Temporary Framework for 
Covid 19.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
• Grant a id of up to EUR 8,100 available per suckler farmer.  
• Up to EUR 90 for first 10 cow/calf pairs weighed – EUR 80 thereafter to a maximum of 
100 cow/calf pairs in total.  
• Total Funding Provision of EUR 40 million (in 2021).  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any o ther time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
• Application process open from 16 March 2021 until 26 April 2021.  
• Payments made in December 2021  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Spending review of BEEP -S 2020 completed by Economics and Planning Division of the Department 
of Agriculture, Food and the Marine IRELAND available here: Spending R eview 2021  
6  DAIRY BEEF CALF PROGRAMME AS PART OF BEEF SECTOR EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMES 
2021  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Dairy Beef Calf Programme as part of Beef Sector Efficiency Programmes 2021.  
2. Period covered by the not ification  
1 January 2021 – 31 December 2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the Dairy -Beef calf programme is to both build on the gains of previous schemes 
of weight/performance recording, and to facilitate further integra tion of the dairy and beef 
systems, by providing support for beef farmers who are rearing progeny from the dairy herd.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
Dairy Beef payments are fully funded by the National Exchequer under the Temporary Framework 
for Covid 19.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The Programme is open to all farmers who commit to completing the mandatory act ion required 
for the full duration of the Programme.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
• Grant aid of up to EUR 400 available per farmer.  
• The Payment rate is up to EUR2 0 euro per eligible calf weighed to a maximum of 
20 calves in total. Participants must weigh a minimum of 5 eligible calves.  
• Total Funding Provision of EUR 5 million (in 2021).  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including  date of 
inception/commencement  
• Application process open from 16 March 2021 until 26 April 2021.  
• Payments made in December 2021  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not applicable . 
7  ACCELERATION OF WEAR AND TEAR ALLOWANCE CERTIFICATE FOR FARM SAFETY 
EQUIPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Acceleration of Wear and Tear Allowance Certificate for Farm Safety Equipment.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The policy objective of the scheme is to promote farm safety by allowing farmers to write off the 
cost of the purchase of qualifying farm safety equipment over two years.  
4. Background and authority for the subs idy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
Accelerated capital allowance allows certified eligible expenditure on certain farm safety equipment 
by a person carrying on a trade of farming to be written off at a rate of 50% per annum over two 
years rather than at the normal rate of 12.5% per annum over eight years.  
The scheme is delivered under Finance Act 2020  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax concession.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Any person carrying on the trade of fa rming who incurs capital expenditure on qualifying 
equipment between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2023 and who has received a qualifying 
certificate from the Minister in respect of that equipment can claim the accelerated capital 
allowances. Farming for these purposes is given the same meaning as in Part 23 of TCA 1997 and 
means farming farmland, that is, land in the State wholly or mainly occupied for the purposes of G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  husbandry, other than market garden land. A person who leases out their land cannot clai m 
accelerated allowances under the scheme.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
The scheme is subject to an overall annual budget of EUR 5 million (excluding VAT).  
8. Durati on of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme is scheduled to run until 31 December 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available.  
8  AGRI CULTURE CASHFLOW LOAN SUPPORT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Agriculture Cashflow Loan Support Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme provided low -cost flexible working capital fi nance to farmers to address the impact of 
the change in the sterling exchange rate and lower commodity prices in some agriculture sectors 
in 2016 and 2017.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The Agriculture Cash Flow Support Loan Scheme was developed by the Department of Agriculture, 
Food & the Marine, in co -operation with the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI). It is a 
cash flow support facility, providing farmers with a low cost , flexible source of working capital and 
allowing them to pay down more expensive forms of short -term debt (e.g., merchant credit and 
overdrafts), ensuring the ongoing financial sustainability of viable farming enterprises.  
While provisions for the dairy and other livestock sectors were based on Commission Delegated 
Regulation (EU) 2016/1613 support outside of the livestock sector was notified under de minimis 
state aid regulations (Commission Regulation (EU) 1408/2013 of 18 December 2013).  
5. Form of the su bsidy  
Loan.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The Agriculture Cash Flow Support Loan Scheme is a cash flow support facility, providing farmers 
with a low cost, flexible source of working capital and allowing them to pay down more expensive 
forms o f short -term debt (e.g., merchant credit and overdrafts), ensuring the ongoing financial 
sustainability of viable farming enterprises.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy   
Loans  of up to a maximum of EUR 150,000, with a total of EUR 145 million made available.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme operated from January 2017 to 30 September 2 017 and is closed for applications. 
However, loan repayments are ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
9  CAPITAL GAINS TAX RELIEF FOR FARM RESTRUCTURING  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Capital G ains Tax Relief for Farm Restructuring.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The policy objective is to make farms more efficient (improve the operation and viability of the 
farm) by selling and purchasi ng or exchanging parcels of land to bring them closer together, 
thereby reducing fragmentation.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is required to certify that purchases, 
sales, and transfers of land are being carried  out for genuine consolidation purposes.  
The scheme is delivered under Finance Act 2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax concession.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Relief is available to claimants who are issued with a Farm Restructuring Certificate by Teagasc, 
the Agriculture and Food Development Authority and is provided through a tax concession.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
CGT relief for farm restructurin g provides 100% relief for farm restructuring and parcel swaps with 
certain conditions to ensure a more efficient and less fragmented farm holding arises.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/com mencement  
The scheme is scheduled to run until 31 December 2022.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available.  
10  FUTURE GROWTH LOAN SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Future Growth Loan Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Future Growth Loan Scheme addresses a market failure in the provision of long -term 
investment finance to Irish SMEs, including farmers and fishers.  
4. Background and  authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Future Growth Loan Scheme is offered by the Government of Ireland, through the Department 
of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Department of Enterpr ise, Trade and Employment and the 
Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, supported by the EIB Group's Guarantee Facility. 
Delivery  of the scheme is facilitated by the European Investment Agreement Act 2018.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loan.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to Irish SMEs and small mid -caps, including farmers and fishers.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
• As a result of the significant and sudden financial impact of the Covid -19 pandemic, a 
second tranche of EUR 500 million was added to the initial loan fund of EUR 300 million 
on 30 July 2020, bringing the total fund to EUR 800 million.  
• Loan amounts from EUR 25,000 to a maximum of EUR 3,000,000 per eligible applicant.  
• Loan terms range from 7 -10 years.  
• Loans unsecured up to EUR 500,000.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Scheme  schedule d to run to 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available.  
11  STAMP DUTY RELIEF FOR YOUNG TRAINED FARMERS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Stamp Duty Relief for Young Trained Farmers.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  2. Period covered by the n otification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The policy objective is to promote generational renewal by assisting young farmers in setting up a 
farming enterprise.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
Stamp Duty applies to certain instruments (written documents) that transfer ownership of property 
or are agreements to transfer ownership of property. A relief rate of 1% (as opposed to the 
general rate of 7.5%) applies to young, trained farmers who qualify for the relief.  
 
The scheme is delivered under Finance Act 2018.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax concession.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
A relief rate of 1 % as opposed to the general Stamp Duty rate of 7.5% applies to young, trained 
farmers who qualify for the relief.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Total annual amount  budgeted for the subsidy is EUR 15 million over four years.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme is scheduled to run until 31 December 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting a n assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available.  
12  STAMP DUTY RELIEF ON FARM CONSOLIDATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Stamp Duty Relief on Farm Consolidation.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of t he subsidy  
The purpose of consolidation relief is to encourage the consolidation of farm holdings, to reduce 
fragmentation and to improve the operation and viability of farms.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legi slation under 
which it is granted )  
Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is required to certify that purchases, 
sales, and transfers of land are being carried out for genuine consolidation purposes.  
Finance Act 2017 is the legislation underpinning the scheme.  
5. Form of th e subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. )  
Tax concession.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Stamp Duty applies to certain instruments that transfer ownership of property or are agreements 
to transfer ownership of property. A relief rate of 1% (as opposed to the general rate of 7.5%) 
applies to a farmer who sells land and buys other land to consolidate his holding.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Total annual amount budgeted for the subsidy is EUR 0.641 million.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme operates and is scheduled to run until 31 December 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available.  
13  STOCK RELIEF FOR YOUNG TRAINED FARMERS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Stock Relief For Young Trained Farmers  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The policy objective is to promote generational renewal by assisting young farmers in setting up a 
farming enterprise.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (incl uding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
Stock  relief is an income tax relief applied in respect of increases in the value of your farm trading 
stock. It is available subject to certain conditions to Young Trained Farmers.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax concession.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
A tax deduction applies in respect of increases in the value of farm trading stock. The relief takes 
the form of a deduction from farming profits. The deduction is 100% of the increase in value of 
trading stock for a qualifying young farmer.  
7. Subsidy per u nit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
The total annual budgeted amount is EUR 2.8 million over the lifetime of the scheme.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attache d to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme is scheduled to run until 31 December 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available . 
14  SUCCESSION FARM PARTNERSHIP  
1. Title of the subsidy programm e 
Succession Farm Partnership .  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The policy objective is to promote generational renewal by providing an incentive to plan for the 
transfer of farms to a successor.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
This tax relief is available for a farm partnership which qualifies as a Succession Farm Partnership. 
This is a Registered Farm Partnership whe reby a farmer agrees to transfer at least 80% of the 
farm assets to a chosen successor within a specified period.  
 
The scheme is delivered under Finance Act 2016.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax concession.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
It applies only to partnerships that are registered on the register of succession farm partnerships 
maintained by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM).  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this  is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Relief  is available by way of an annual tax credit worth up to EUR 5,000 per annum for a five -year 
period.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme is scheduled to run until 31 December 2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not available.  
15  SCHEME OF PAYMENT TO HAULIER COMPANIES FOR REMOVING DISEASED A NIMALS 
DIRECT TO SLAUGHTER  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Scheme of Payment to Haulier Companies for Removing Diseased Animals Direct to Slaughter.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
A key measure for eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis is that all reactor animals must be removed 
from the farm immediately (free of charge) via a Reactor Collection Service to a registered meat 
export premises involved in the slaughter of reactor animals (except where remov al to a knackery 
is appropriate).  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The service is operated by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) on the basis of 
a contract awarded to private haulier businesses following a competitive procurement process in 
line with European procurement rules. Each haulier business succes sful in the procurement process 
signs a contract with DAFM for the provision of haulier services.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The scheme provides that relevant Haulier companies selected to remove the animals receive the 
relevant Haulier tender rate applicable to  each vehicle used to carry reactor animals.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined) .  
The Haulier busine sses submit their invoices for the Reactor collection service to the relevant 
DAFM Regional Veterinary Office (RVO). The invoice is prepared, validated, and certified for 
payment by the relevant RVO on DAFM's Animal Health Computer System (AHCS) in order t hat 
Haulier business receives payment for the service provided.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
The total amount paid under this scheme in 2021 was EUR 1,168,533.70 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Payments  under the scheme are made on an on -going basis to Haulier businesses in line with the 
terms of the contractual terms agreed between DAFM and each Haulier.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The scheme is aimed at  contributing to DAFM's strategy to eradicate bovine Tuberculosis by 2030 
and to assist with DAFM's Brucellosis Monitoring programme. As such, it does not have any impact 
on trade.  
16  SCHEME OF PAYMENT TO PRIVATE VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS (PVP s) FOR 
TESTING OF  ANIMALS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Scheme of Payment to Private Veterinary Practitioners (PVPs) for Testing of Animals.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
A key measure for eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis involves regular testing of herds and, in 
order to comply with EU Trade rules, an annual herd testing programme is in place involving the 
testing of all eligible animals in every herd every year.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
Farmers are responsible for arranging annual herd tests with their private veterinary practitioners 
(PVPs) within timescales prescribed by the Department. The general rule is that a farmer will make 
payment for the TB test to the PVP carrying out the test except where reactors are disclosed. The 
Department will ordinarily pay for any second or subsequent herd level TB test completed within 
the 12 -month period. Payment for such tests w ill be made directly to the PVP and not to the 
farmer.  
To be eligible for consideration for approval to carry out approved tests, to conduct the single 
intradermal comparative tuberculin test (SICTT) for bovine Tuberculosis and sampling for 
Brucellosis un der the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, Regulations made thereunder and 
related EU legislation, PVPs must:  
• Be entered in the current Register of Veterinary Practitioners for Ireland.  
• Be appointed by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in exercise of the 
powers conferred on him by Section 37(1) of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 
(No 15 of 2013), to exercise the functions of an authorised officer set out in Section 
38(1) of that Act for the purposes of carrying out bovine tuberculo sis and brucellosis 
testing/sampling under the Brucellosis in Cattle (General Provisions) Order 1991 (SI 
114 of 1991) as amended and the Animal Health and Welfare (Bovine Tuberculosis) 
Regulations 2015 (SI 58 of 2015);  
• Commit formally and adhere strictly to the terms, conditions and instructions laid down 
in the ER4 Terms of Engagement for PVPs involved in testing and sampling under the 
bovine Tuberculosis Eradication and Brucellosis Monitoring Programmes.  
• Attend at a training course if required to do so by the Minister.  
• Ensure that the equipment used in the tests meets the requirements specified in Part B 
of the ER4 Terms of Engagement.  
• Comply with such criteria in relation to testing and sampling as the Minister may 
determine from time to time.  
• Use and update the unique identity codes (user code and password) and access number 
(Personal Identification number (PIN)) issued for personal use in respect of the Animal 
Health Computer System (AHCS) and keep details of these confidential. A VP must not 
allow any other person access to their identity codes and/or PIN as this would fail to 
protect the integrity of the veterinary certification process and could facilitate false 
certification of a test.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
The scheme provides that the PVP recei ves the relevant TB testing fee rate for the number of 
animals tested. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine sets TB testing rate fee to be 
paid. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined).  
Following completion of herd/animal level test on a farm the results of test including number of 
animals tested is submitted to the Department for payment via Anima l Health Computer System 
from actual testing PVP. The herd/animal level test is then validated and certified for Department 
paid testing in order that PVP can be paid for relevant test.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total am ount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
The total amount paid under this scheme in 2021 was EUR 9,855,900.82  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Payments to PVPs for TB  and Brucellosis Department paid tests are paid for on an on -going basis 
to PVPs who perform the function and who commit formally for each year's Programmes to the 
ER4 Terms of Engagement for PVPs.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade eff ects of the subsidy  
The scheme is aimed at contributing to the Department's strategy to eradicate bovine Tuberculosis 
by 2030 and to assist with the Department's Brucellosis Monitoring programme. As such, it does 
not have any impact on trade.  
17  DEPOPULATION  GRANT (TB/B R ERADICATION SCHEME)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Depopulation Grant (TB/BR Eradication Scheme).  
2. Period covered by the notification   
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
A farmer whose herd is depopulated (totally or partia lly) in the interest of the control of TB may 
qualify for Depopulation Grants.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Foo d and the Marine. Depopulation 
Grants are paid for each animal removed under the depopulation measure and for those removed 
as reactors since the holding was restricted.  
Compensation payable for the Depopulation Grant, under the TB/Brucellosis Eradication Scheme is 
non-statutory. Entitlement to compensation is conditional on owners complying with the Animal 
Health and Welfare Act 2013 and any Orders made there under, with movement, identification and 
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  requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of bovine animals administrated 
by the Minister for Agriculture,  Food, and the Marine.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Herd Type  Animal  Stable Herds  Herds operating as 
Feedlot (ER37F 
activated)/Dealer 
Herds  
Rate (EUR)  Rate (EUR)  
Dairy Herd  Cows/In -Calf Heifers/Pedigree Bulls > 
12 months  220.00 (55 per month ) Nil 
Suckler Herd  Cows/In -Calf Heifers/Pedigree Bulls > 
12 months  152.36 (38.09 per month) Nil 
All Herd 
Types  All Other Animals  76.16 (19.04 per month ) Nil 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is paid by the Department direct to eligible farme rs as a headage payment in respect 
of reactor animals removed under the TB Eradication Schemes where depopulation/partial 
depopulation is offered by the Department were deemed necessary and where the depopulation is 
accepted.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Total Depopulation Grant paid in 2021 – TB Scheme: EUR 306,670.  
Total Depopulation Grant paid in 2021 – BR Scheme: EUR 0.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The subsidy is payable from 1 January to 31 December. The start and end date are sp ecific to each 
eligible holding. Payment applies only during periods of restriction. The Depopulation grants noted 
above represent the maximum available in respect of a four -month rest period following 
depopulation with pro rata deductions if the rest peri od is less than 4 months and is limited to a 
specified period during which the holding cannot be restocked.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The subsidy is designed to compensate farmers for lost income arising from the depopulation of 
their herds as a result of disease and does not have any impact on trade.  
18  HARDSHIP GRANT SCHEME (TB/B R ERADICATION SCHEME)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Hardship Grant Scheme (TB/BR Eradication Scheme).  
2. Period covered by t he notification   
2021.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The grant is aimed at assisting eligible owners/keepers whose holding is restricted due to a 
TB/Brucellosis outbreak. It is intended to facilitate the purchase of fodder where animals a re 
retained and fed during periods of restriction between 1 November and 30 April.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture,  Food and the Marine. This scheme 
is designed to alleviate the costs difficulty of some owner/keepers whose holdings are restricted on 
foot of a herd retest for TB/ Brucellosis and where animals are retained and fed during periods of 
restriction. Potential ly eligible owner/keepers must meet certain conditions including requirements 
that they must not have any off -farm income.  
Compensation payable for the Hardship Grant under the TB/Brucellosis Eradication Scheme is non -
statutory. Entitlement to compensation  is conditional on owners complying with the Animal Health 
and Welfare Act 2013 and any Orders made there under, with movement, identification and other 
controls laid down under the Diseases Eradication Scheme and other national/EU legislative 
requirements  and controls relating to bovine animals and products of bovine animals administrated 
by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy is payable on animals in a restricted herd subject to a maximum payment of up 
EUR 250.00 per month for a period not exceeding 4 months within the period 1 November to 
30 April. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The onus is on eligible owners/keepers to complete and return the relevant Application Form, as 
entitlement for eligibil ity can only be determined from the date of receipt of the application. Only 
one application for this grant can be made during the relevant period November to April. The 
Hardship grants are paid by the Department directly to eligible farmers.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Total Hardship Grant paid in 2021: EUR 613,238.  
Total Hardship Grant paid in 2021 – BR Scheme: EUR 0.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/ or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The Hardship Grant Scheme has been in operation since 1996. The grant is payable in respect of a 
period not exceeding 4 months for the months 1 November to 30 April.  
9. Statist ical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The subsidy is designed to compensate farmers for the additional costs of feeding cattle and does 
not have any impact on trade.  
19  INCOME SUPPLEMENT SCHEME (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Income Supplement Scheme (TB/BR Eradication Scheme).  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Income Supplement is payable in cases where a TB breakdown results in the removal of mo re than 
10% of animals in a herd and where depopulation is not deemed appropriate Dairy herds qualify 
for consideration for payment under the scheme where at least 10% of the dairy cows are 
removed as reactors.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (inc luding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Income Supplement is in operation since 1 July 1994. The scheme is implemented by the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Payment is in respect of each animal removed as 
a reactor from a herd. Income Supplement is payable in cases where disease breakdown results in 
the removal of more than 10% of all animals in a herd and where depopulation is note deemed 
appropriate.  
Compensation payable for Income Supplement under the TB /Brucellosis Eradication Scheme 
Depopulation grant scheme is non -statutory. Entitlement to compensation is conditional on owners 
complying with the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 and any Orders made there under, with 
movement, identification and other controls laid down under the Diseases Eradication Scheme and 
other national/EU legislative requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of 
bovine animals administrated by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.  
5. Form of the s ubsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. )  
Herd Type  Animal  Stable Herds  Herds operating as 
Feedlot (ER37F 
activated)/Dealer Herds  
Rate (EUR)   Rate (EUR)   
Dairy Herd  Cows in a Dairy Herd*  55 Nil 
Suckler Herd  Cows in a Suckler Herd  38.09  Nil 
All Herd Types  All other Animals  25.39  Nil 
* where an ER83 declaring beef breed cows in a Dairy Herd has been received the Suckler Cow rate will apply 
where any of the cows listed are removed as a reactor.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Income  Supplement is paid by the Department directly to eligible farmers following determination 
of eligibility.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budge ted for that subsidy   
Total Income Supplement Grant paid in 2021: EUR 3,286,042.  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/co mmencement  
The Income Supplement Scheme runs from 1 January to 31 December and applies only during the 
period of restriction.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
The scheme is designed to compensate farmers for l osses arising from the removal of reactors and 
does not have any impact on trade.  
20  ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME (TB/B R ERADICATION SCHEME)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
On Farm Market Valuation Scheme (TB/BR Eradication Scheme)  
2. Period covered by the no tification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The On Farm Market Valuation Scheme is the principal compensation measure available to farmers 
whose herds are affected by TB. Payment is made to herd owners in respect of animals removed 
as reactors.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including id entification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is in place 
since 2 April 2002 when it replaced the Reactor Grant element of the compensation regime. 
Payment is  designed to compensate herd owners for the loss of animals removed under the 
scheme and is based on the Market Value of animals which is the equivalent price which might 
reasonably be obtained for the animal at the time of determination of compensation, f rom a 
purchaser in an open market, if the animal were not affected by TB, subject to certain limits 
applying. The scheme is an inherent part of the national eradication programme and is notified to 
the Commission in the disease programme submitted annually  in the application for EU co -
financing of disease programmes. The compensation payable under the OFMV TB scheme was co -
financed with provision for reimbursement of this measure subject to a ceiling of 50% of 
expenditure on compensation, with a maximum ave rage of EUR 375 payable per animal.  
Compensation payable for the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme, is statutory and is legislated for 
under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 (No.15 of 2013) and Animal Health and Welfare 
(Bovine Tuberculosis) Regulatio ns 2015 (S.I. No 58 of 2015). Entitlement to compensation is 
conditional on owners complying with the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 and any Orders 
made there under, with movement, identification and other controls laid down under the Diseases 
Eradicat ion Scheme and other national/EU legislative requirements and controls relating to bovine 
animals and products of bovine animals administrated by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the 
Marine.  
Amounts included below represent only those amounts funded  by the state.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. )  
Reactor animals removed under the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme are valued by suitably 
qualified independent Valuers approved by the Department. The scheme provides that the f armer 
receives the market value for the animals if the animal that might be obtained in the open market 
if the animal was not affected by TB/ Brucellosis. The scheme allows for a maximum ceiling 
payment of EUR 3,000, inclusive of factory salvage price, in respect of any individual animals, G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  except in the case of one stock bull and one pedigree stock bull per breakdown episode where a 
ceiling of EUR  4,000 and EUR 5,000 applies respectively, inclusive of factory salvage price.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is p rovided  
Following valuation, reactor animals are removed for slaughter to a designated factory where 
salvage value, as determined by the factory based on a competitive tender, is paid directly to the 
herd owner. The Department pays the herd owner the diff erential between the live animal market 
value determined by the Valuer prior to removal of the animal, (subject to ceilings) and the 
salvage value paid by the factory. Summary market prices collected by the Department are 
supplied to Valuers each week and ongoing monitoring of valuations is carried out by the 
Department.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
The total amount paid under this scheme in 2021 was EUR 21,890,45 4. 
Of this, the amount claimable in respect of animals slaughtered in 2021 only (under the EU 
approved TB Programme), from the EU will be approximately EUR 4,300,000.  
State funded aspect for 2021 will be approximately = EUR 17,590,454.  
BR Scheme in 2021: EUR 0.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Payments under the scheme are made on an on -going basis for all eligible animals removed during 
the period of restriction of the herd.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
The scheme is designed to compensate farmers for losses arising from the removal of reactors and 
does not have any impact on trade.  
21  THE BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHOEA ERADICATION PROGR AMME (BVD)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Eradication Programme (BVD).  
2. Period covered by the notification   
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Eradication Programme (BVD) was introduced on 1 January 2013 to 
eradicate BVD from the national herd. With effect from that date Bovine Viral Diarrhoea became a 
notifiable disease. Financial Supports are available to those farmers who dispose of their 
Persistently Infected (PI) animals w ithin agreed timeframes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The BVD Eradication Programme is an industry led programme delivered by Animal Health Ireland. 
The Programme requires that all animals born on or after 1 January 2013 are tested for the 
presence of the BVD Virus. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the  Marine provide financial G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  supports to those farmers who dispose of their animals within agreed timeframes. The legislative 
basis for the programme is set out in the Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Regulations S.I. No 30 of 2017.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined )  
The payment is made to all herd -owners who submit an application form an d comply with the 
terms and conditions regarding testing and disposal of animals within the agreed timeframes.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Payments are made in t he year following the year of birth of the animal, i.e., Payments made in 
2022 are in respect of animals born in the 2021 year. Total Payments amounted to EUR 117,000 
and were made at the following rates:  
Beef 
Payments  
For animals disclosed as BVD positive  in 2021 a payment was made, on application, for each 
eligible animal that is removed to a knackery, abattoir or meat plant and has a date of death 
recorded on the AIM system as follows:  
• EUR 220 if the animal was removed within 10 days of the first positiv e or inconclusive test.  
 
Or 
 
• EUR 30 if the animal was removed between Day 11 & 21 of the first positive or 
inconclusive test.  
 
• Please note  no payment was made unless all BVD positive animals have been tested as 
required and removed within 3 weeks of their first positive or inconclusive test. In addition, 
all BVD positive animals born prior to 1 January 2021 must have a date of death recorded  
on the AIM system within 3 weeks of their positive or inconclusive BVD test . 
Dairy  
Payments  
For animals disclosed as BVD positive in 2021 a payment was made, on application, for each 
eligible animal that is removed to a knackery, abattoir or meat plant an d has a date of death 
recorded on the AIM system as follows:  
• EUR 160 if the dairy female or dairy cross animal was removed within 10 days of positive 
or inconclusive BVD test.  
 
Or 
 
• EUR 30 if the dairy female or dairy cross animal was removed between day 11 and 21 of 
the first positive or inconclusive BVD test.  
 
• EUR 30 if the dairy bull was removed within 14 days of the positive or inconclusive BVD 
test. 
 
• Please note  no payment was made unless all BVD positive animals have been tested as 
required and remov ed within 3 weeks of their first positive or inconclusive test. In addition, G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  all BVD positive animals born prior to 1 January 2021 must have a date of death recorded 
on the AIM system within 3 weeks of their positive or inconclusive BVD test . 
8. Duration of t he subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Closing date of programme: 25 January 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
Not applicable . 
22   WOODLAND IMPROVEME NT SCHEME AND CONTINUOUS COVER FORESTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Woodland Improvement Scheme and Continuous Cover Forestry . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim is to stimulate investment in the improvement, protection and development of broadleaf 
woodlands and forests for a range of functions, including healthy tree growth, landscape 
improvement, biodiversity enhancement, soil protection and water protect ion.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the  subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The grant is paid to certain private broadleaf forest owners .  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Max. grant levels  Fixed Grant - EUR /ha (per treated hectare)  
1st thinning intervention  EUR 750/ha.  
2nd thinning intervention  EUR 500/ha.  
Continuous Cover Forestry  EUR 750 for each intervention (max 3 interventions)  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
23  FOREST ROAD SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Forest Road Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To facilitate access to forestry to enable thinning, harvesting and to carry out similar construction 
operations.  
4. Background and author ity for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Private  forest owners.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this  is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
A maximum of 100% of total costs of building forest roads will be funded subject to the maximum 
payment of up to EUR 40/m excluding VAT to a maximum of 25m/ha. Special const ruction works 
can be funded up to EUR 5,000 on a cost basis. An additional allowance is available to cover costs 
up to EUR 800 where a new entrance to the public road is being created or modified.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attach ed to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing .  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
24  RECONSTITUTION SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Reconstitution Sche me 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To restore  and retain forests and forest ecosystems following significant damage by natural 
causes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agr iculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Private  forest owners.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual  
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Scheme  Max. grant per hectare  
Windblow  EUR 1,700 or 50% of eligible costs  
Reconstitution and 
Underplanting (Ash 
Dieback)  Option: Reconstitution:  
- Site clearance  
- Reconstitution  EUR 1,000  
Reconstitution grant will be paid at the 
appropriate Grant & Premium Category (GPC) 
as described in the Afforestation Grant and 
Premium Scheme, ranging from EUR  2,740 to 
EUR 6,220.  
Option: Underplanting:  
- Site clearance  
- Underplanting  
 EUR 1,000  
Underplanting grant paid at  up to 60% 
appropriate Grant & Premium Category (GPC) 
as described in the Afforestation Grant and 
Premium Scheme, ranging from EUR 2,740 to 
EUR 6,220.  
Windblow  EUR 1,700 or 50% of eligible costs  
Ash Dieback  Site Clearance  EUR 1,500  
Replanting   EUR 2,500 for Conifers and 3,800 for 
Broadleaves  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing   
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
25  NEIGHBOURWOOD SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Neighbourwood Scheme . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Neighbourwood Scheme will provide support for the development of new and existing  "close to 
home" woodland or "neighbourwoods" for public access, education, recreation and enjoyment on 
land in or near villages, towns and cities.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is gra nted)  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Local authorities and private landowners.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Grant Premium Category  Total Grant (EUR/ha)  
Element 1: Neighbourwood Enhancement  5,000  
Element 2: Neighbourwood Establishment  5,000  
Element 3: Recreational facilities  3,800  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of t he trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
26  NATIVE WOODLAND CONSERVATION SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Native Woodland Conservation Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To support the protection and enhancement of existing native woodland, primarily to protect and 
enhance  native woodland ecosystems.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it  is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant  and premiums for private landowners.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Private and public forest  owners.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Grant assistance could be available in respect of 100% of the total approved costs incurred, 
subject to the maximum limit a s follows:  
 
Owner Type   Total grant (EUR/ha)  Total annual premium 
(EUR/ha)  
Private Landowner  Existing "High Forest" 
woodland incl. existing 
conifer canopy  5,000 350 for 7 years  
Emergent Native 
Woodland   2,500 350 for 7 years  
Public Landowner   5,000 n/a 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing .  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
27  FORESTRY KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Forestry Knowledge Transfer Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the scheme is to maximise the potential for knowledge and skill transfer to forest 
owners, thereby stimulating proactive management and appropriate tending, thinning and 
harvesting interventions.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (includ ing identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant .  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provi ded (  
Forest  Owners, forest Producer groups and forestry companies.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 490 maximum per participant and EUR  6,500 organiser payment  per group.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing .  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
28  FOREST GENETIC REPRODUCTIVE MATERIAL  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Forest Genetic Reproductive Material .  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The primary  objectives are to increase productivity and improve the quality of new planting stock; 
increase self -sufficiency in tree seed production; provide for in -situ and ex -situ conservation of 
forest genetic resources; and provide breeding populations of designa ted broadleaf and conifer 
species.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the Nat ional Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant .  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Public and private forest owners.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Element  1: Seed stand management  
There is a fixed grant of 100% of eligible costs up to a maximum of EUR750/ha, payable in two 
instalments. The first grant instalment (75%) is payable when works are completed and verified. 
The second grant instalment of EUR 150/h a will be paid when evidence is submitted that seed has 
been produced and collected. You will be obliged to maintain the seed stand for 7 years from the 
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  Element 2: Seed orchard establishment  
Support for the establishment of out door seed orchards shall be 50% of the eligible costs of 
establishment, up to a maximum of EUR10,000/ha for a maximum of 5ha.  In the case of indoor 
seed orchards, 50% of vouched eligible costs will be supported up to a maximum of EUR50,000 
per application per applicant.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
29  AFFORESTATION GRANT AND PREMIUM SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To develop an internationally competitive and sustainable forest sector that provides a full range of 
economic, environmental, and social benefits to society and which accords with the Forest Europe 
definition of sustainable forest management.  
4. Background an d authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant .  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Establishment  grants are paid followed by annual premiums.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Approximately  EUR 60,000,000 each year – grants are paid per hectare, ranging from 
EUR 2,740/ha to EUR 6,220/ha for establishment grants and from EUR 185/ha to EUR 680/ha for 
annual premiums.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/c ommencement  
Ongoing .  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  30  FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Forest Management Plans.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
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.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture. Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Private  forest owners.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
See Afforestation  Grant and Premium Scheme, above. Forest owners are paid  EUR 300 towards 
the cost of their management plan.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
Not co nsidered to have an impact on trade.  
31  INNOVATIVE FOREST TECHNOLOGY SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Innovative Forest Technology Scheme . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
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.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture. Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the Nationa l Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Timber transport operators.  
7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
40% of total eligible costs to a maximum EUR 10,000 per vehicle.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it,  including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
 
Not considered to have an impact on trade.  
32  DEER TREE SHELTER AND DEER/HARE FENCING SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Deer Tree Shelter and Deer/Hare Fencing Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim is to provide support for measure which protect newly planted trees from damage caused 
by deer and hares.  
4. Backgr ound and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The grant is paid to private forest owners.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
The maximum area for receipt of the additional Deer Tree Shelter grant is 2 hectares for  Grant and 
Premium Categories  4 – 10 of the  Afforestation Scheme 2014 -2020.  This limit does not apply for 
broadleaves planted in additional broadleaves (ADB). An additional fixed grant of EUR  600/ha 
under deer tree shelters is available under the scheme.  
The following payment rates for fencing a pply: 
 
Fence type  Rate/metre  Fencing allocation  Grant  
New deer fence  EUR 16.25/m  IS436 @ 140m/ha  EUR 2,275/ha  
Upgrade deer fence  EUR 8/m IS436 @ 140m/ha  EUR 1,120/ha  
 
Hare fencing  
A contribution of EUR 2.5/m up to a maximum of 140m per ha (EUR 350/ha) may be available for 
forests that have been subject to hare damage. Eligible plantations must have 30% hare damage.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
33  WOODLAND CREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Woodland Creation On Public Lands Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This Scheme aims to encourage Public Bodies to establish new native woodlands on suitable bare 
land.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The scheme is administered by the Departm ent of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Public Bodies.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annu al 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
A grant of max. EUR 6,200/ha is available for native woodland planting, payable in 2 instalments. 
In addition, a grant of up to EUR 3,800/ha can be paid for trails and signage. A grant of up to 
EUR 10,000 per applicatio n is available for the establishment of a forest playground. There is also 
a 'Derelict Site ' grant of EUR 500/ha for clearing debris.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
34  ORGANIC PROCESSING INVESTMENT GRANT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the Scheme is to facilitate the development of the organic sector, so as to ensure 
a regular supply of hi gh-quality organic produce to the market.   
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The operation of this scheme is subject to the provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) 
No 702/2014 of 25 June 2014 and in particular Chapter III, Section 1 (Article 17) and the enabling 
legislation of the European Communities (Organic Farming) Amended Regulation 2010.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy is paid in the form of Grant Aid.  
6. To whom a nd how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is paid under the Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme. The Scheme is open 
to organic processors who are licensed organic operators registered with an approved organic 
certification body.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
The overall ceiling for each applicant is set at EUR 700,000 over the period of the CAP  2014-2020. 
This was amended to include the transitional period up until the new CSP was introduced in 2023. 
Grant Aid is payable at 40 % of the eligible cost (pre vat).  
Items covered relate to the processing of primary agriculture organic produce.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, inc luding date of 
inception/commencement  
The Scheme will operate in tranches. Tranche periods, which will be announced by the Minister, 
are used to allocate funding. Applications are assessed and ranked in each tranche to keep 
expenditure within budget. Unsu ccessful applications in any tranche period are automatically 
carried over to the next tranche period, until such time as the Scheme closes for applications. A 
closing date for any tranche means that applications received after that date will not be consid ered 
for assessment in that tranche period. A tranche closing date is not to be confused with the closing 
date for the Scheme. Aid will not be given for works commenced or equipment/items 
purchased/delivered before written approval has been conveyed to an applicant.  
The applicant shall be required to retain ownership/control  and to use the 
structures/facilities/equipment for the organic purpose for which grant -aided for a minimum of 
5 years after the date of issue of payment. In the case of equipment, this applies to its 
replacement.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Year No. of Beneficiaries  Allocation  Expenditure  
2018 5 EUR 1.2m  EUR 46,636  
2019 5 EUR 1.2m  EUR 133,605  
2020 2 EUR 1.2m  EUR 299,759  
2021 3 EUR 1.2m  EUR 500,200  
2022 2 EUR 1.2m  EUR 152,858  
2023 n/a EUR 1.2m  n/a 
 
The objective of the Scheme is to facilitate the development of the organic sector, so as to ensure 
a regular supply of high -quality organic produce to the market. Currently we are experiencing 
huge growth in the organic farming sector, which will result in a substantial increase in organic 
products that require further processing. The ability to process the raw material which will in turn 
reduce our reliability on organic imports is  an important element of this initiative. Bord Bia 
statistics have indicated that up to 70% of the organic fruit and vegetable consumed in Ireland 
comprises of imports so from both an economic and environmental perspective it is vital that we 
reduce this d ependency on imports.  
35  ASSISTANCE FOR THE NON -THOROUGHBRED HORSE INDUSTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Assistance For The Non -Thoroughbred Horse Industry.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote and develop the Sport Horse Industry.  
4. Background  and authority  for the subsidy  (including  identification  of the legislation  under 
which  it is granted ) 
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is the national governing body for equestrian sport in Ireland. The 
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine pays an annual grant to the HSI to assist it in 
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  5. Form of the subsidy   
Grant.  
6. To whom  and how the subsidy  is provided  
Payment is made to  Horse Sport Ireland following submission to DAFM of vouched eligible 
expenditure.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases  where  this is not possible,  the total amount  or the annual 
amount  budgeted  for that subsidy  
EUR 2,995,923 (one payment).  
8. Duration  of the subsidy  and/or  any other  time limits  attached  to it, including  date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical  data permitting  an assessment  of the trade effects  of the subsidy  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Not Available.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy . 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
36  CATTLE BREEDING  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Cattle Breeding.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy  objective  and/or  purpose  of the subsidy  
State funding is provided to carry out performance recording, assessment of genetic value and 
publication of breeding values for dairy and beef cattle.  
4. Background  and authority  for the subsidy  (including  identification  of the legislation  under 
which  it is granted)  
Government Decision S29854 of 21 May 1997 approved the active participation of this D epartment 
in ICBF and the provision of support/grant assistance to that organisation.  
5. Form of the subsidy   
Grant.  
6. To whom  and how the subsidy  is provided  
Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases  where  this is not possible,  the total amount  or the annual 
amount  budgeted  for that subsidy  
EUR 1,000,000 (one payment).  
8. Duration  of the subsidy  and/or  any other  time limits  attached  to it, including  date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical  data permitting  an assessment  of the trade effects  of the subsidy   
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Not Available.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the i ntroduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy . 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
37  EQUINE BREEDING AND DISEASE RESEARCH SCHEME (IRISH EQUINE CENTRE)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Equine Breeding and Disease Research Scheme (Irish Equine Centre) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Irish Equine Centre, (IEC), is a veterinary diagnostic laboratory providing services to the horse 
industry through referring veterinary surgeons. The IEC is a registered charity which exists for the 
common good and its services are available to all horse industry participants throughout the EU. 
Services are available to all equines, regardless of breed or country of origin. The IEC is a non -
profit organisation which requires on -going subsidy from the horse industry and other sources.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
This is funded by the National vote under Equine Technical Support & Equine Breeding Schemes 
programme.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Payment is made to Equine Research Institute & Stud Book Operators following submission to 
DAFM of vouched  eligible expenditure.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy   
EUR 99,799 . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/c ommencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Not Available.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and me aningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy . 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
38  EQUINE INFRASTRUCTURES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Equine Infrastructures . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To maximise the potential of horse breeding and production, support is provided to ensure 
continued improvement in quality through breeding improvement, research and development 
actions.  
4. Background  and authority  for the subsidy  (including  identification  of the legislation  under 
which  it is granted ) 
This is funded by the National vote under Equine Technical Support & Equine Breeding Schemes 
programme.  
5. Form of the subsidy   
Grant.  
6. To whom  and how the subsidy  is provided  
Payment is made to Equine Research Institute & Stud Book Operators following submission to 
DAFM of vouched eligible expenditure.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases  where  this is not possible,  the total amount  or the annual 
amount  budgeted  for that subsidy  
EUR 850,000.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy  and/or  any other  time limits  attached  to it, including  date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  9. Statistical  data permitting  an assessment  of the trade effects  of the subsidy  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 
Not Available.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the  subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy . 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
39  IMPROVEMENT IN CATTLE AND SHEEP BREEDING  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Improvement in Cattle and Sheep Breeding.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To finance development work by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) on cattle and sheep 
breed improvement programmes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (includi ng identification of the legislation under 
which it is  granted ) 
Funding provides for expenditure on activities centred on breed improvement in the cattle sector 
and for the provision of consultancy services and technical expertise to the Irish Sheep Indust ry. It 
is funded by the Irish Government.  
5. Form of the subsidy   
Grant.  
6. To whom  and how the subsidy  is provided  
Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases  where  this is not possible,  the total amount  or the annual 
amount  budgeted  for that subsidy  
EUR 1,470,000 (one payment).  
8. Duration  of the subsidy  and/or  any other  time limits  attached  to it, including  date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical  data permitting  an assessment  of the trade effects  of the subsidy  
 (a) for the  three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Not Available.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
chang e in the subsidy . 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
40  IRISH THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ' ASSOCIATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of this program is to support quality thoroughbred horse production through training 
courses and generic promotional activities in the areas of equine and veterinary health, quality 
improvement, husbandry, nutrition, stud management and  quality breeding, and through 
participation at fairs and exhibitions.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
This is funded by the National vote under Equine Technical Support & Equine Breeding Schemes 
programm e. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
Payment is made to Equine Research Institute & Stud Book Operators following submission to 
DAFM  of vouched eligible expenditure. 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amou nt budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 10,234 . 
8. Durat ion of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencemen t 
Ongoing. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Not Available.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy . 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  41  PREMIUM FROM KERRY CATTLE LIVE CALVES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Premium from Kerry Cattle Live Calves . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The object of the scheme is to encourage the maintenance of a number of separate herds  of Kerry 
Cattle in Ireland and the creation and maintenance  of a sufficient reserve  of pure-bred  
breeding stock. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Kerry  breed is an exclusively Irish species of livestock with certain qualities that facilitated its 
development in an adverse environmen t (poor nutrition, poor quality land etc.). It has a relatively 
good milk yield for its size and feed intake. Consequently, the conserv ation of this species 
of livestock as a pool of genetic material was considered prudent, for future scientific research  
and development of breeds suitable for s pecific Irish conditions. 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
A premium of EUR 120 per eligible calf is payable to Kerry Cattle Breeders subject to application 
being made and certain conditions being met. 
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 23,000 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
Ongoing . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available ;  
Not Available.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy . 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  42  FALLEN ANIMAL SCHEME - TSE SUBSIDY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Fallen Animal Scheme - TSE Subsidy.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme aims to facilitate the collection of over 48 -month bovines, to integrate fully with TSE 
testing requirements, to minimis e the use of licensed burial and to provide important 
environmental benefits.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The Animal By -Products Regulation (EC) No. 1069/2009 controls the  collection, transport, storage, 
handling, processing and use or disposal of animal by -products in EU member states.  
REGULATION (EC) NO 999/2001 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 
22 MAY 2001 LAYING DOWN RULES FOR THE PREVENTION, CONTROL AND  ERADICATION OF 
CERTAIN TRANSMISSIBLE SPONGIFORM Encephalopathies laying down rules for the prevention, 
control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.  
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS S.I. NO. 252 OF 2008 EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (TRANSMISS IBLE 
SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES AND ANIMAL BY -PRODUCTS) REGULATIONS 2008  
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. S.I. NO. 345 OF 2009 EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (TRANSMISSIBLE 
SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES AND ANIMAL BY -PRODUCTS) (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) 
REGULATIONS 2009  
STATUTORY INS TRUMENTS S.I. NO. 291 OF 2009 EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (TRANSMISSIBLE 
SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES AND ANIMAL BY -PRODUCTS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 
2009 
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS S.I. NO. 400 OF 2008 NATIONAL BEEF ASSURANCE SCHEME ACT 2000 
(ANIMAL MOVEMENT) REGULATI ONS 2008  
5. Form of the subsidy  
A payment to animal collectors and to rendering companies.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Licensed animal collectors are paid by farmers and by the State for the 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 which are subject to TSE testing.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The present scheme commenced in January 2015 and is approved until the end of June 2023. 
There was a fallen animal scheme prior to January 2015.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
43  FALLEN ANIMAL SCHEME – FALLEN FARM STOCK SA 56082  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Fallen Animal Scheme – Fallen Farm Stock SA 56082.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme aims to facilitate the collection of fallen stock bovines, ovine and caprine not subject 
to TSE testing requirements, to minimise the use of licensed burial and to provide important 
environmental benefits.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ).  
The EU Animal By -Products Regulation (EC) No.  1069/2009 and its implement ing Regulation (EU) 
No. 142/2011 lay down the rules for the collection, transport, storage, handling, processing and 
use or disposal of animal by -products in EU member states. SI No. 187 of 2014 and 252 of 2008 
(as amended) gives legal effect to both EU Re gulations in Ireland.  Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001 
(as amended) provides for the testing of fallen cattle, sheep and goats.   
 
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 702/2014 of 25 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
in the agricultural and forestry sector s and in rural areas compatible with the internal market in 
application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.  
 
Article 27 Aids to the livestock sector and aid for fallen stock 1. The following aid to livestock 
breeders shall be compatible with the internal market within the meaning of Article 107(3)(c) of 
the Treaty and shall be exempted from the notification requirement of Article 108(3) thereof where 
it fulfils the conditions laid down in paragraphs 2 and 3 of th is Article and in Chapter I:  
 
(c) aid at a rate of up to 100 % of the costs of the removal of fallen stock, and 75 % of the costs 
of the destruction of such fallen stock or aid up to an equivalent aid intensity towards the costs of 
premiums paid by farmer s for insurance covering the costs of the removal and destruction of fallen 
stock.  
 
3. The aid shall be provided in kind and shall not involve direct payments to the beneficiaries. In 
order to facilitate the administration of the aid referred to in paragr aph 1(c), (d) and (e) the aid 
may be paid to economic operators or bodies that: (a) are active downstream from the 
undertakings active in the livestock sector; and (b) provide services linked to the removal and 
destruction of fallen stock.  
5. Form of the subs idy  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Licensed animal collectors are paid by farmers for the collection of fallen stock bovines, ovine and 
caprine not subject to TSE testing requirements. The State imposes a maximum collection fee that 
the animal collector may charge the farmer and then the State subsidies the cost up to a max of 
75% of rendering and destruction for these animals.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual  
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 2,330,434.15 . 
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The present scheme commenced in December 2019 and is approved until the end of June 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
44  SEAFOOD CAPITAL INVESTMENT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seafood Capital Investment Scheme.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports the development of seafood processing companies through a capital 
expenditure grant aid programme.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by  Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU.  The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant aid .  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases whe re this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 2,549,165 . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF P rogramme (latest 31 December 2023)  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
45  SEAFOOD SCALING AND NEW MARKET DEVELOPMENT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seafood Scaling and New Market Development Scheme.  
 
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports collectives of seafood processing companies in Projects that support co -
operation in developing  new markets and scaling.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, c o-financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU. The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payme nt to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 155,635 . 
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or  any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such 
informa tion include statistics of production, consum ption, imports and exports of the 
subsidized product(s) or sector(s): 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy . 
The objective of the Seafood Scaling and New Market Development Scheme is supporting the 
development and scaling in of markets for Irish seafood products, and it is considered to be 
successful in t his regard.  
46  SEAFOOD INNOVATION AND BUSINESS PLANNING SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seafood Innovation and Business Planning Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification.  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme promotes innova tion and business planning by seafood processing companies through 
a grant aid programme.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Marit ime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU.  The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, t he total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 1,662,628 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
47  SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This scheme provides supports for the following project types.  
Project Type 1: Assistance towards 3rd party fees for Organic Aquaculture Certification  
Projects Type 2: Compensation for loss es due to bio -toxin harvesting suspension.  
Projects Type 3: Purchase of new equipment for licensed aquaculture sites and construction of 
premises.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is grant ed) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU.  The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with th e Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 2,796,378 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
48  KNOWLEDGE GATEWAY SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Knowledge Gateway Scheme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
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  • Applied Innovation and Technology  
• Animal Wel fare & Disease Management  
• Advisory Services  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU.  The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgete d for that subsidy  
EUR 3,114,903 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
49  PRODUCER ORGANISATION SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Producer Organisation Scheme . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This scheme provides supports to Producer Organisations for the preparation and implementation 
of Production and Marketing Plans. Production and Marketing Plans (PMP) provide for a range of 
actions which the Producer Organisations pr opose to implement. Expenditure related to the 
implementation of identified measures in the PMP is eligible for support.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
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  provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid .  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 302,661 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
50  SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Sustainable Fisheries Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This scheme is specifically designed to assist all those directly involved or soon to be involved in 
implementing the landing obligation.  Particular attention is paid to the promotion of ope rations 
which integrate producing, processing, and marketing activities of the supply chain, or which 
consist of innovative processes or methods. This scheme will also support the processing of 
unwanted catches and investment in on -board capital equipment in line with the Scheme.  
The Scheme contains three sub sections to which applications may be made:  
• PART A: Public Interest Projects  
Public Interest Projects provide grant aid to technical or scientific bodies (recognised by the 
Managing Authority) to under take projects in the collective interest and benefit of the catching 
sector or a significant part thereof.  
• PART B: Fleet Improvement Projects  
Fleet Improvement Projects provide grant aid to the owners of commercial fishing vessels for 
the purchase of capi tal equipment.  
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  Quality and added value projects provide grant aid to groups of fishermen, producer 
organisations, cooperatives and in certain cases processors to undertake projects at fishing 
ports and landing site s and other appropriate locations ashore.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Progr amme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU.  The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid .  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is pr ovided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 2,865,884 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
51  INSHORE FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Inshore Fisheries Conservation And Management Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Scheme seeks to enhance the sustainability of inshore fisheries, in particular small scale 
coastal fisheries, through stabilising and restoring inshore fish stocks, avoiding, or reducing catch 
of juvenile and dep leted stocks and reducing the impact of inshore fisheries on the marine 
environment, including in particular species and habitats protected under Natura 2000.  
The scheme supports implementation of actions identified in the Small -Scale Coastal Fisheries 
Action Plan, in particular measures for enhanced management and conservation of inshore stocks, 
including for example v -notching of lobster, development and deployment of more selective fishing 
gear and preparation, implementation and monitoring of management  plans for inshore stocks.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co-financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU. The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 545,980 . 
8. Duration of the su bsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not cons idered to have any impact on trade.  
52  FISHERIES LOCAL AREA DEVELOPMENT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Fisheries Local Area Development Scheme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports  the development of Coastal and Fishing Communities through a capital 
expenditure grant aid programme.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU.  The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form o f the subsidy  
Grant aid . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 1,309,306 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
53  NEW FISHERMAN SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
New Fisherman Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of this Scheme is to contribute to maintaining a balance between available fishing 
capacity and fishing opportunities in particular fleet segments by encouraging younger fishermen 
to enter balanced fleet segments . This Scheme provides a grant to young fishermen (under 40 
years of age) to establish themselves in the fishing industry by aiding the acquisition cost of their 
first fishing vessel. The vessel must be between 5 and 30 years old.  The Scheme aids up to 25%  
of the acquisition costs of the vessel or EUR  75,000, whichever is the lesser.  
The Scheme is restricted to fleet segments that are identified as balanced with fishing 
opportunities in the most recent Irish Fleet Annual Report submitted to the European 
Commission .1 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co-financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU. The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
 
1 A Fleet Report is submitted by Ireland each year to the European Commission in accordance with 
Article 22 of the Common Fisheries Policy (Regulation 1380/2013). This Report analyses by DCF segment the 
balance between the fishing capacity of Ireland 's fleet and its fishing opportunities. The report seeks to identify 
structural overcapacity by segment and est imate the long -term profitability by segment.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct pay ment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 67,250 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
54  SEAFOOD TRAINING SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seafood Training Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The need for enhanced training and skills development is a common theme running through the 
seafood sector. The objective of this Scheme is to promote the development of professional 
training, new professional skills, and Lifelong Learning. The Seafood Tra ining Scheme will seek to 
develop knowledge, skills and competencies across the Fisheries, Aquaculture and Seafood 
Processing sectors.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Sche me is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU.  The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operationa l Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possibl e, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 186,051 . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 Dece mber 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
55  SEAFOOD CAPACITY BUILDING SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seafood Capacity Building Scheme .  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Seafood Capacity Building Scheme will seek to develop skills and knowledge across the 
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Seafood Processing sectors via dissemination of information, knowledge 
sharing and networking.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU. The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is  provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 1,476 . 
8. Duration o f the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  56  FLEET SAFETY SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Fleet Safety Scheme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports both the purchase and installation of safety equipment. Types of equipment 
covered include, but are not limited to, life jackets, life rafts, distress flares, first aid kits, bilge 
pumps, safety manuals.  
4. Background and authority for th e subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is administered under EU Fisheries De Minimis Regulation and as such is 100% 
financed by the Government of Ireland.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 431,407 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Unspecified . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
57  MARINE TOURISM VESSEL SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Marine Tourism Vessel Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports Marine Tourism Vessel owners in purchasing of defined safety equipment for 
their vessel.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is administered under EU Fisheries Deminimis Regulation and as such is 100% 
financed by the Government of Ireland.  
5. Form of the subsi dy  
Grant aid .  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount b udgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 26,167 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Unspecified . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
58  COVID 19 AQUACULTURE SUPPORT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Covid 19 Aquaculture Support Scheme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of this intervention is to assist in maintaining viable aquaculture enterprises which 
have suffered an economic shock in 2020 arising from a significant reduction in production or sales 
as a consequence of the Covid -19 Pandemic, so that these enterprises may recov er and contribute 
to the sustainable growth of production, value and employment in the aquaculture sector in the 
years ahead.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU. The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Program me 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the to tal amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 78,400 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Unspecified . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
59  SEAFOOD PROMOTION SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seafood Promotion Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports the promotion of seafood products through participation at international 
trade fairs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.   
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to Ireland 's National food promotio n agency Bord Bia.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 2,006,076 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/co mmencement  
Until the end of the Operational Programme (latest 31 December 2023).  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
The objective of the Seafood Promotion Scheme is to find new markets for seafood products, and 
it is considered to be successful in this regard.  
60  BREXIT ADJUSTMENT RESERVE TEMPORARY FLEET TIE -UP SCHEME 2021  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Brexit Adjustment Reserve Temporary Fleet Tie -Up Scheme 2021 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme for temporary cessation of fishing activity was established on foot of the Seafood 
Taskforce Report to temporarily mitigate the negative impacts on the white fish sector from the 
reduction in quotas for 2021 arising from the Trade and Cooperatio n Agreement (TCA) by 
mitigating the losses associated with certain stocks as well as difficulties in accessing UK waters or 
third country waters.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is grant ed) 
This scheme was fully funded through the EU Brexit Adjustment Reserve. The Designated Body for 
managing and deciding on the Reserve in Ireland is the Department of Public Expenditure and 
Reform (DPER).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the sub sidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 10,013,300 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Subsidy covers the duration of vessel tie up during 2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
61  CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Control And Enforcement.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) through the 
monitoring, control, and enforcement of fisheries legislations.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is  granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by Government of Ireland and the European Union.  The 
scheme provides funding to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority  (SFPA), Department of Defence 
(DoD) and Department of Agriculture Integrated Management Team (DAFM IMT) for projects that 
support control and enforcement of the CFP.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, DAFM IMT and Department of Defence.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 6,215,274 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time l imits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
For the duration of the EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
62  MARINE BIODIVERSITY SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Marine Biodiversity Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the Marine Biodiversity Scheme, as set out in the EMFF OP is to promote good 
fisheries and aquaculture management and to protect biodiversity in marine habitats. This will 
support implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and com pliance with the Habitats 
and Birds Directives (Natura 2000) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).  
The scheme supports the monitoring and reduction of risks posed by fisheries and aquaculture to 
biodiversity, the collection of data to assess  the impact of fisheries and aquaculture on 
biodiversity, and measures to restore and manage habitats and species.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The Scheme is Co -financed by  Ireland's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. The 
scheme provides funding to the Marine Institute to carry out projects that will support the 
impleme ntation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and compliance with the Habitats and Birds 
Directives (Natura 2000) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to th e Marine Institute, who is the specified public beneficiary body.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 1,255,335 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of the EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
63  BLUE GROWTH AND MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Blue Growth and Marine Spatial Planning Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the Scheme is to address a number of needs identified under Ireland's European 
Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme. These include:  
• Improving data and knowledge generation, management and sharing; including the 
development of new products and services (e.g., I reland Marine Atlas and delivery to 
EMODNET), in support of a range of policies and directives such as Common Fisheries 
Policy, Natura, Marine Strategy Framework Directive and Maritime Spatial Planning.  
• Collecting, collating, and mapping accurate, up -to-date spatial and temporal information 
on marine ecosystems and human activities taking place within Ireland's maritime domain 
to support marine spatial planning.  
• Developing strong marine spatial data analysis, modelling and decision support 
capabilities.  
• Developing integrated/coordinated marine and coastal planning and licensing in order to 
sustainably maximise the potential for Ireland's ocean economy.  
• Better understanding the implication of climate change on ecosystem goods and services 
and human activities  through monitoring and modelling.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  • Delivering social and economic development objectives, consistent with our environmental 
obligations and Ireland's Integrated Marine Plan – Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
The Scheme is co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union under Ireland's 
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational Programme 2014 -2020. The scheme is 
providing technical and scientific support for the development of a Marine Spatial Plan for Ireland 
and to support other objectives of the Integrated Maritime Policy.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the Marin e Institute, who is the specified public beneficiary body.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 903,145 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of the EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any direct impact on trade.  
64  EMFAF MARINE BIODIVERSITY SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
EMFAF Marine Biodiversity Scheme.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
As set out in the EMFAF OP Ireland has made a considerable c ontribution to the collection of data 
and development of knowledge under the EMFF programme. Ongoing work is required to inform 
strategy and policy decisions, fisheries management, aquaculture and foreshore licensing, and 
environmental and biodiversity mon itoring. Decision making in these areas will be supported by 
projects carried out by the EMFAF Marine Biodiversity Scheme.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland's European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 
(EMFAF) Operational Programme 2021 -2027, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the 
European Union. The scheme provides funding to the Marine Institute to carry out projects that wi ll 
support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and compliance with the 
Habitats and Birds Directives (Natura 2000) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provide d 
Direct payment to the Marine Institute, who is the specified public beneficiary body.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 372,654 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of the EMFAF Programme (latest 31 December 2029).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not considered to have any impact on trade . 
65  AID FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF PRODUCERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN 
QUALITY SCHEMES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid for the Participation of Producers of Agricultural Products in Quality Schemes.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To encourage producers of agriculture products to participate in quality schemes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is gran ted)  
Irish government legislation An Bord Bia Acts 1994 -2004. 
Commission Regulation (EU) No 702/2014 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid is used towards the costs for compulsory measures in relation to the Bord Bia Qual ity 
Assurance Schemes . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Budget of EUR 8 million per annum used towards the costs for compulsory measures in relation to 
the Bord Bia Qu ality Assurance Schemes . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Measure in operation from 01.01.2014 to 31.12.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not applicable as this measure does not have any impact on trade.  
66  PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS BY BORD BIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Promotion of Agricultural Products by Bord Bia.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Promotion of agricultural products bearing the quality logo of the Bord Bia Quality Assurance 
Scheme  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of th e legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Irish Government legislation An Bord Bia Acts 1994 -2004. 
EU Guidelines  for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid is paid in kind to the provider of the promotion measure (advertising agencies, media buyers, 
design agencies, etc.).  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Annual budg et EUR 6 million.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Measure in operation from 07.12.2016 to 31.12.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not applicable as this measure does not have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  67  PROVISION OF SUPPORT (KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND INFORMATION) ACTIONS TO 
SMES ACTIVE IN THE PRIMARY PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS 
(HORTICULTURE & LIVESTOCK SECTORS)  
1. Title of the subsid y programme  
Provision of Support (Knowledge Transfer and Information) Actions to SMEs Active in the Primary 
Production of Agricultural Products (Horticulture & Livestock Sectors).  
2. Period covered by the notification..  
2021. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To enhance the knowledge and skills of SMEs active in the primary production of agricultural 
products (horticultural and livestock sector) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the l egislation under 
which it is granted)  
Irish Government legislation An Bord Bia Acts 1994 -2004. 
Commission Regulation (EU) No 702/2014 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid is used towards the organisation of business devel opment support and training courses and 
workshops. Aid is paid to the service providers.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Budget of EUR 1.6m used towards the costs of  provision of knowledge transfer and information 
initiative for duration of measure 01.08.2021 to 31.12.2022.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Measure in operation from 01.08.2021 to 31.12.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not applicable as this Measure does not have any impact on trade.  
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  II. 2022  
1  ACCELERATION OF WEAR AND TEAR ALLOWANCE CERTIFICATE FOR FARM SAFETY 
EQUIPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Acceleration of Wear and Tear Allowance Certificate for Farm Safety Equipment.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The policy objective of the scheme is to promote farm safety by allowing farmers to write off the 
cost of the purchase of qualifying farm safety equipment ov er two years.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Accelerated capital allowance allows certified eligible expenditure on certain farm safety equipment 
by a person carrying on a trade of farming to be written off at a rate of 50% per annum over two 
years rather than at the normal rate of 12.5% per annum over eight years.  
The scheme is delivered under Finance Act 2020 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax concession.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidy is available to  any person carrying on the trade of farming who incurs capital expenditure 
on qualifying equipment between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2023 and who has received a 
qualifying certificate from the Minister in respect of that equipment can claim the accelerated 
capital allowances. Farming fo r these purposes is given the same meaning as in Part 23 of TCA 
1997 and means farming farmland, that is, land in the State wholly or mainly occupied for the 
purposes of husbandry, other than market garden land. A person who leases out their land cannot 
claim accelerated allowances under the scheme.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
The scheme is subject to an overall annual budget of EUR5 million (excluding VAT) . 
8. Durati on of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme is scheduled to run until 31 December 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not available.  
2  AGRICULTURE CASHFLOW LOAN SUPPORT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Agriculture Cashflow Loan Support Scheme.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme provided low -cost flexible wor king capital finance to farmers to address the impact of 
the change in the sterling exchange rate and lower commodity prices in some agriculture sectors 
in 2016 and 2017.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislatio n under 
which it is granted )  
The Agriculture Cash Flow Support Loan Scheme was developed by the Department of Agriculture, 
Food & the Marine, in co -operation with the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI). It is a 
cash flow support facility, providing farmers with a low cost , flexible source of working capital and 
allowing them to pay down more expensive forms of short -term debt (e.g., merchant credit and 
overdrafts), ensuring the ongoing financial sustainability of viable farming enterprises.  
While provisions for the dairy and other livestock sectors were based on Commission Delegated 
Regulation (EU) 2016/1613 support outside of the livestock sector was notified under de minimis 
state aid regulations (Commission Regulation (EU) 1408/2013of 18 December 2013).  
5. Form of the sub sidy 
Loan.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The Agriculture Cash Flow Support Loan Scheme is a cash flow support facility, providing farmers 
with a low cost, flexible source of working capital and allowing them to pay down more expensive 
forms of short-term debt (e.g., merchant credit and overdrafts), ensuring the ongoing financial 
sustainability of viable farming enterprises.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Loans of up to a maximum of EUR 150,000, with a total of EUR 145 million made available.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme operated from January 2017 to 30 September 20 17 and is closed for applications. 
However, loan repayments are ongoing  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not available.  
3  CAPITAL GAINS TAX RELIEF FOR FARM RESTRUCTURING  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Capital Gains Tax Relief for Farm Restructuring.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The policy objective is to make farms more efficient (improve the operation and viability of the 
farm) by selling and purchasing or exchanging parcels of land to bring them closer together, 
thereby reducing fragmentation.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy  
Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is required to certify that purchases, 
sales, and transfers of land are being carried out for genuine consolidation purposes.  
The scheme is delivered under Finance Act 2019.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax concession.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Relief is available to claimants who are is sued with a Farm Restructuring Certificate by Teagasc, 
the Agriculture and Food Development Authority and is provided through a tax concession.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted  for th at subsidy  
CGT relief for farm restructuring provides 100% relief for farm restructuring and parcel swaps with 
certain conditions to ensure a more efficient and less fragmented farm holding arises.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits att ached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme is scheduled to run until 30 June 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy  
None available.  
4  CONSERVATION OF PLANT AND ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES GRANT AID SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Conservation of Plant and Animal Genetic Resources Grant Aid Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Plant and Animal Genetic Resources Grant Scheme aims 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.  
4. Background and authority for t he subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The scheme was approved under EU State Aid Guidelines in 2013 – Aid No SA 37883 (2013/N) and 
is funded by the Irish Government. Funding is provided annually in the National Budgetary 
Estimates process.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy is given in the form of project based direct grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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 b y a senior Department official, and consisting of key stakeholders in 
the area of genetic resources. The subsidy is provided annually by means of a direct grant 
payment.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annu al 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
The amount allocated in 2022 on the scheme was EUR 216,585.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing – 1996 to date.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not applicable as payment of this subsidy does not have any impact on trade.  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Not applicable.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last maj or 
change in the subsidy.  
Not applicable.  
5  FUTURE  GROWTH LOAN SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Future Growth Loan Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Future Growth Loan Scheme addresses a market failure in the provision of long -term 
investment finance to Irish SMEs, including farmers and fishers.  
4. Background and authority for the  
The Future Growth Loan Scheme is offered by the Government of Ireland , through the Department 
of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the 
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  Delivery of the scheme is facilitated by th e European Investment Agreement Act 2018.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loan.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to Irish SMEs and small mid -caps, including farmers and fishers.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible,  the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
• As a result of the significant and sudden financial impact of the Covid -19 pandemic, a second 
tranche of EUR 500 million was added to the initial loan fund of EUR 300 million on 30 July 
2020,  bringing the total fund to EUR 800 million.  
• Loan amounts from EUR 25,000 to a maximum of EUR 3,000,000 per eligible applicant.  
• Loan terms range from 7 -10 years.  
• Loans unsecured up to EUR 500,000.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Scheme scheduled to run to 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not available.  
6  NATIONAL  PARKS AND WILDLIFE FARM PLAN SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
National Parks and Wildlife Farm Plan Scheme.  
 
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
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 gra zing through fencing. 
Other activities include scrub clearance, hedgerow inputting and grass reseeding.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The operation of this scheme is subjec t to the provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) 
No 702/2014 of 24 June 2014, (hereafter referred to as "the Regulation") and in particular 
Chapter  III, Section 2, Article 29 "Aid for investments in favour of the conservation of cultural and 
natural herit age located on agricultural holdings".  
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  • Appropriation Act 2014 (Schedule 1) –  
http://www.oireachtas.ie/documents/bills28/acts/2014/a3514.pdf . 
• European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats Regulations) 2011 (Regulation 24) - 
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/pdf/2011/en.si.2011.0477.pdf .  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant.  
6. To whom a nd how the subsidy is provided  
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 assig ned Farm Planner.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 1,002,784 (amount for 117 participants) . 
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme runs in five -year intervals from the date of signoff.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not applicable.  
7  PIG EXCEPTIONAL PAYMENT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the PEPS is to provide support for commercial pig farmers in Ireland as an urgent 
short-term emergency response to the current market disturbance to avert potential welfare 
issues, assist producers that would be viable but for the extreme current circumstances and allow 
a more medium -term a ppropriate adjustment to market signals.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
A once off, exchequer funded grant aid scheme under de minimis  state aid regulations.  
5. Form of the subs idy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
A once off aid payment  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
A once -off payment was made per undertaking who produced more than 200 pigs in the period 
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  establishment, exported or sold commercially from a breeding herd in the required period of 
1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021 inclusive.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Total budget allocation for 2022: EUR7 million.  
There were twelve payment rates under the Scheme dependant on how many pigs were produced 
(sent to a slaughtering establishment, exported, or sold commercially fro m a breeding herd) in the 
required period of 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021 inclusive.  
Payment rates detailed below:  
Number of pigs produced in 2021  Payment Rate  
1,300 and above  EUR 20,000  
1,200 to 1,300  EUR 18,000  
1,100 to 1,200  EUR 16,500  
1,000 to 1,100  EUR 15,000  
900 to 1,000  EUR 13,500  
800 to 900  EUR 12,000  
700 to 800  EUR 10,500  
600 to 700  EUR 9,000  
500 to 600  EUR 7,500  
400 to 500  EUR 6,000  
300 to 400  EUR 4,500  
200 – 300 EUR 3,000  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Applications opened from 7 March 2022 to 20 March 2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Does not have any impact on trade.  
8  PILOT CROSS -BORDER LAND INCENTIVE SCHEME 2018  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Pilot Cross -Border Land Incentive Scheme 2018.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Source to Tap  Land Incentive Scheme is a pilot cross -border farming scheme being trialled in 
the River Derg area. The scheme aims to give landowners, who farm in the part of the River Derg 
catchment, grants of up to GBP 20,000 for a farm business based in Northern Irel and; EUR 23,000  
for a farm business based in Ireland. These grants will 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.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  4. Backgroun d and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
INTERREG VA Programme – Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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. The farmer decides wh ich 
recommended items they want to proceed with on the farm. If the Application is approved, the 
farmer gets the items installed through a contractor, who they pay directly. Once completed, the 
Project will check to ensure rules and regulations have been a dhered to and process the claim, so 
they are refunded as quickly as possible.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
In total EUR 69,258.25 has been paid to 9 farmers in 20 22. This includes works carried out by the 
project (weed wiping) which is against the de-minimis  ruling to an amount of EUR442.40 to 1 
farmer.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Due to significant delays encountered during initiation of the scheme the project has requested an 
extension until September 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not applicable as payment of this subsidy does not have any impact on trade.  
9  STAMP  DUTY RELIEF FOR YOUNG TRAINED FARMERS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Stamp Duty Relief for Young Trained Farmers.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The policy objective is to promote generational renewal by assisting young farmers in setting up a 
farming enterprise.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
Stamp Duty applies to certain instruments (written documents) that transfer ownership of property 
or are agreements to transfer ownership of property. A relief rate of 1% (as opposed to the 
general rate of 7.5%) applies to young, trained farmers who qualify for the relief.  
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax concession.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
A relief rate of 1% as opposed to the general Stamp Duty rate of 7.5% applies to young, trained 
farmers who qualify for the relief.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Total annual amount budgeted for the subsidy is EUR 15 million over four years.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme is scheduled to run until 30 June 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not available . 
10  STAMP DUTY RELIEF ON FARM CONSOLIDATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Stamp Duty Relief on Farm Consolidation.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of consolidation relief is to encourage the consolidation of farm holdings, to reduce 
fragm entation and to improve the operation and viability of farms.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is required to certify  that purchases, 
sales, and transfers of land are being carried out for genuine consolidation purposes.  
Finance Act 2017 is the legislation underpinning the scheme.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax concession.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Stamp Duty applies to certain instruments that transfer ownership of property or are agreements 
to transfer ownership of property. A relief rate of 1% (as opposed to the general rate of 7.5%) 
applies to a farmer who sells land and buys other land to consolidate his h olding.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Total annual amount budgeted for the subsidy is EUR 0.641 million.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme operates and is scheduled to run until 30 June 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not available.  
11  STOCK RELIEF FOR YOUNG TRAINED FARMERS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Stock Relief for Young Trained Farmers.  
2. Period covered  by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The policy objective is to promote generational renewal by assisting young farmers in setting up a 
farming enterprise.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
Stock relief is an inc ome tax relief applied in respect of increases in the value of your farm trading 
stock. It is available subject to certain conditions to Young Trained Farmers.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax concession.  
6. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
A tax deduction applies in respect of increases in the value of farm trading stock. The relief takes 
the form of a deduction from farming profits. The deduction is 100% of the increase in value of 
trading stock for a qualif ying young farmer.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
The total annual budgeted amount is EUR 2.8 million over the lifetime of the scheme.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and /or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme is scheduled to run until 30 June 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
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  12  SUCCESSION FARM PARTNERSHIP  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Succession Farm Partnership.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The policy objective is to promote generational renewal by providing an incentive to plan for the 
transfer of farms to a successor.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy  
This tax relief is available for a farm partnership which qualifies as a Successio n Farm Partnership. 
This is a Registered Farm Partnership whereby a farmer agrees to transfer at least 80% of the 
farm assets to a chosen successor within a specified period.  
The scheme is delivered under Finance Act 2016.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax concession.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
It applies only to partnerships that are registered on the register of succession farm partnerships 
maintained by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Relief is available by way of an annual tax credit worth up to EUR 5,000 per annum for a five -year 
period.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme is scheduled to run until 30 June 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not available.  
13  TEAGASC  JOINT PIG PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Teagasc Joint Pig Programme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The programme is intended to provide primary pig producers with research, advice and education 
across a range of issues of importance to the sector that impact on the quality and marketability of 
Irish pig meat, and ultimately to improve their efficiency and professionalism and thus the long -
term viabili ty of the sector.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted  
Enabling provisions in Section 37 of the Bord Bia Act 1994.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The aid will be granted in the form of subsidised services to the final beneficiaries and will be paid 
to the provider of research and knowledge transfer, financed by means of a levy paid by the 
primary producers.  
6. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
Farmers and producer groups that are small and medium -sized enterprises (SMEs) within the 
meaning of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 702/20142 in the primary pig sector in Ireland.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or  the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
2022 levy received by Teagasc: EUR 373,422.20.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
24 October 2018 to 31 December 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
14  DAIRY  BEEF CALF PROGRAMME AS PART OF BEEF SECTOR EFFICIENCY PROGRAMMES 
2022  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Dairy  Beef Calf Programme as Part of Beef Sector Efficiency Programmes 2022 . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the Dairy -Beef calf programme is to both build on the gains of previous schemes 
of weight/performance recording, and to facilitate further integration of the dairy and beef 
systems, by providing support for beef farmers who are rearing progeny from the dairy herd . 
4. Background  and authority for the  subsidy  
Dairy Beef payments are fully funded by the National Exchequer under the Temporary Framework 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
The Programme is open to all farmers who commit to completing the mandatory action required 
for the full duration of the Programme.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
• Grant aid of up to EUR 800 available per farmer.   
• The Payment rate is up to EUR  20 euro per eligible calf weighed to a maximum of 
40 calves in total. Participants must weigh a minimum of 5 eligible calves.  
• Total Funding Provision of EUR 5M (in 2022).  
8. Durat ion of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
• Application process open from 16 March 2022 until 25 April 2022.  
• Payments made in December 2022  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trad e effects of the subsidy  
Not applicable . 
15  BEEF  ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME SUCKLERS (BEEP -S) 2022  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme Sucklers (Beep -S) 2022.  
 
2. Period  covered by the notification  
1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022.  
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To further increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd through better 
quality data on herd performance, supporting decisi on making on farm and support of best 
practice in welfare management.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
BEEP-S payments are fully funded by the National Exchequer under the Tem porary Framework for 
Covid 19 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The programme is open to all suckler beef farmers who commit to completing the mandatory 
action required within the duration of the programme, optional welfa re enhancement actions are 
also available for additional support.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted  for that subsidy  
• Grant aid of up to EUR 8,100 available per suckler farmer.  
• Up to E UR 90 for the first 10 calf/cow pairs and EUR 80 for the remainder up to a 
maximum of 100 pairs/herd  
• Total Funding Provision of EUR 40M (in 2022).  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
• Application process open from 16 March 2022 until 25 April 2022.  
• Payments made in December 2022  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Spending review of BEEP -S 2020 completed by Economics and Planning Division of the Department 
of Agriculture, Food and the Marine IRELAND available here: Spending R eview 2021 . 
16  DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND THE MARINE PROTEIN/CEREAL MIX 
(50:50) CROP SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Protein/Cereal Mix (50:50) Crop Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Protein/Cereal Mix (50:50) Crop Scheme is a support measure for farmers to incentivise an 
increase in protein crops in 2022, to reduce the dependency on imported feed m aterial. It also has 
advantages in that it will reduce the requirement for chemical nitrogenous fertilisers which have 
increased hugely in value in recent times.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy  
The Protein/Cereal Mix (50:50) Crop Scheme  is implemented pursuant to the Temporary Crisis 
Framework for State Aid measures to support the economy following the aggression against 
Ukraine by Russia. The details of the scheme have been notified to the European Commission in 
accordance with the Temp orary Crisis Framework (TCF) and approval of applications under the 
measure will be subject to Commission decision on the scheme. Aid measures developed under the 
TCF are subject to the Standstill Obligation in compliance with Article 108(3) TFEU. This mea ns 
that no aid can be granted or paid out before notification to and approval by Commission. In line 
with the requirements of the Framework, overall aid shall not at any point in time exceed 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will be the basis of the eligibility for the Scheme and the BPS 
rules as per the 2022 BPS Terms and Conditions will apply in respect of eligibility. Payment is paid 
directly to an applican t's bank account.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Applicants growing the Protein/Cereal Mix crop and declaring the relevant crop on their 2022 BPS 
application were el igible for a payment of EUR 150 per hectare. The average subsidy per applicant 
was EUR 1,219.51.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessme nt of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
17  DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND THE MARINE TILLAGE INCENTIVE 
SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Tillage Incentive Schem e. 
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy  objective  and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Tillage Incentive Scheme (TIS) is a support Measure for farmers to incentivise the increase in 
the eligible tillage crops in 2022 to reduce the dependency on imported feed material. The new 
crop area must be on land that was not in crop production, on the 2021 BPS declaration for the 
parcel. The budget for the scheme is EUR  10m and the aim is to achieve an additional 25,000 
hectares of eligible cr ops.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Tillage Incentive Scheme is implemented pursuant to the Temporary Crisis Framework for 
State Aid measures to support the economy fol lowing the aggression against Ukraine by Russia. 
The details of the scheme have been notified to the European Commission in accordance with the 
Temporary Crisis Framework (TCF) and approval of applications under the measure will be subject 
to Commission de cision on the scheme. Aid measures developed under the TCF are subject to the 
Standstill Obligation in compliance with Article 108(3) TFEU. This means that no aid can be 
granted or paid out before notification to and approval by Commission. In line with th e 
requirements of the Framework, overall aid shall not at any point in time exceed EUR35,000 per 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will be the basis of the eligibility for the Scheme and the BPS 
rules as per the 2022 BPS Terms and Conditions will apply in respect of eligibility. The payment 
rate is EUR  400 per hectare, which reflects a contribution towards the increase in the cost of 
growing crops in 2022. Payment is paid direct ly to an applicant 's bank account.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Maximum payment of EUR  35,000 per undertaking. Minimum payment of EUR  100. Average 
subsidy per unit  for 2022 not yet available as payments not complete.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
Scheme originally sanctioned for one year (2022). Sanction has been received to repeat the  
scheme with modifications in 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Not applicable as scheme has not been in operation for a full year.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
There was a 13,054 ha (6%) increase in the area of cereals (barley, wheat, oats and rye) sown in 
2022 when compared to 2021. This brought total cereal area in 2022 to 288,134 ha and it is fair to 
say that the TIS contributed significantly to the increased area. The Teagasc Harvest report 2022 
estimated cereal outp ut at 2.42 million tonnes or a 93,000 tonne increase over 2021 and the 
highest overall production since 2016. While the production increase over 2021 is a relatively 
modest 3.8%, it must be borne in mind that 2021 was also a high output year also with favo urable 
conditions conducive to high yields.  
In terms of value, the additional 93,000 tonnes of cereals produced was worth an estimated 
EUR28.83 million based on an average farmgate grain price of EUR  310/tonne for harvest 2022 
(Tirlán price of EUR  310/tonne for feed barley inclusive of input trading prices).  
In the 5 -year period, 2017 -2021 inclusive Ireland produced an annual average of 5.73 million 
tonnes of compound feed of which 1.5 million tonnes (27%) was produced from native grains. 
Overall an nual native production in the period averaged 2.18 million tonnes with the excess of 
what was used in compound feed being used on farm for feed, sold farm to farm for feed, used to 
produce seed and finally to supply the ever -increasing demand from the food  and drinks 
industries. In summary, any increase in native production will reduce dependency on imports and 
is a welcome development.  
18  SCHEME  OF PAYMENT TO HAULIER COMPANIES FOR REMOVING DISEASED ANIMALS 
DIRECT TO SLAUGHTER  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Scheme  of Payment to Haulier Companies for Removing Diseased Animals Direct to Slaughter.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
A key measure for eradication of bovine Tuberculosis is that all reactor anima ls must be removed 
from the farm immediately (free of charge) via a Reactor Collection Service to a registered meat 
export premises involved in the slaughter of reactor animals (except where removal to a knackery 
is appropriate).  
4. Background and authority f or the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The service is operated by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) on the basis of 
contract awarded to private haulier businesses following a competitive p rocurement process in line 
with European procurement rules. Each haulier business successful in the procurement process 
signs a contract with DAFM for the provision of haulier services.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The scheme provides that relevant Haulier companie s selected to remove the animals receive the 
relevant Haulier tender rate applicable to each vehicle used to carry reactor animals.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The Haulier businesses submit their invoices for the Reactor collection service to the relevant 
DAFM Regional Veterinary Office (RVO). The invoice is prepared, validated, and certified for 
payment by the relevant RVO on DAFM's Animal Health Computer System (AHCS) in order that 
Haulier business receives payment for the service provided.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
The total amount paid under this scheme in 2022 was EUR 1,267,241.80 . 
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Payments under the scheme are made on an on -going basis to Haulier businesses in line with the 
terms of the contractual terms agreed between DAFM and each Haulier.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The scheme is aimed at contributing to DAFM's strategy to eradicate bovine Tuberculosis by 2030 
and to assist with DAFM's Brucellosis Monitoring programme. As such, it does not have any impact 
on trade.  
19  SCHEME  OF PAYMENT TO PRIVATE VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS (PVP s) FOR 
TESTING OF ANIMALS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Scheme of Payment to Private Veterinary Practitioners (PVPs) for Testing of Animals.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
A key measure for eradication of bovine Tuberculosis involves regular testing of herds and, in 
order to comply with EU Trade rules, an annual herd testing programme i s in place involving the 
testing of all eligible animals in every herd every year.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Farmers are responsible for arranging annual herd tests with  their private veterinary practitioners 
(PVPs) within timescales prescribed by the Department. The general rule is that a farmer will make 
payment for the TB test to the PVP carrying out the test except where reactors are disclosed. The 
Department will ord inarily pay for any second or subsequent herd level TB test completed within 
the 12 -month period. Payment for such tests will be made directly to the PVP and not to the 
farmer.  
To be eligible for consideration for approval to carry out approved tests, to conduct the single 
intradermal comparative tuberculin test (SICTT) for bovine Tuberculosis and sampling for 
Brucellosis under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, Regulations made thereunder and 
related EU legislation, PVPs must:  
• Be entered in the curr ent Register of Veterinary Practitioners for Ireland.  
• Be appointed by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in exercise of the 
powers conferred on him by Section 37(1) of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 (No 
15 of 2013), to exercise the  functions of an authorised officer set out in Section 38(1) of 
that Act for the purposes of carrying out bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis 
testing/sampling under the Brucellosis in Cattle (General Provisions) Order 1991 (SI 114 of 
1991) as amended and t he Animal Health and Welfare (Bovine Tuberculosis) Regulations 
2015 (SI 58 of 2015);  
• Commit formally and adhere strictly to the terms, conditions and instructions laid down in 
the ER4 Terms of Engagement for PVPs involved in testing and sampling under the  bovine 
Tuberculosis Eradication and Brucellosis Monitoring Programmes.  
• Attend at a training course if required to do so by the Minister.  
• Ensure that the equipment used in the tests meets the requirements specified in Part B of 
the ER4 Terms of Engagemen t.  
• Comply with such criteria in relation to testing and sampling as the Minister may determine 
from time to time;  
• Use and update the unique identity codes (user code and password) and access number 
(Personal Identification number (PIN)) issued for persona l use in respect of the Animal 
Health Computer System (AHCS) and keep details of these confidential. A VP must not 
allow any other person access to their identity codes and/or PIN as this would fail to 
protect the integrity of the veterinary certification process and could facilitate false 
certification of a test.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The scheme provides that the PVP receives the relevant TB testing fee rate for the number of 
animals tested. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine sets TB testing rate  fee to be 
paid. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Following completion of herd/animal level test on a farm the results of test including number of 
animals tested is submitted to the Department for payment via Animal Health Computer System 
from actua l testing PVP. The herd/animal level test is then validated and certified for Department 
paid testing in order that PVP can be paid for relevant test.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Payments to PVPs for TB and Brucellosis Departme nt paid tests are paid for on an on -going basis 
to PVPs who perform the function and who commit formally for each year's Programmes to the 
ER4 Terms of Engagement for PVPs.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
The scheme is aimed at contributing to the Department's strategy to eradicate bovine Tuberculosis 
by 2030 and to assist with the Department's Brucellosis Monitoring programme. As such, it does 
not have any impact on trade.  
20  INCOME SUPPLEMENT SCHEME (TB/BR ERAD ICATION SCHEME)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Income Supplement Scheme (TB/BR Eradication Scheme)  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Income Supplement is payable in cases where a TB breakdown results in the removal of more than 
10% of animals in a herd and where depopulation is not deemed appropriate Dairy herds qualify 
for consideration for payment under the scheme where at least 10% of the dairy cows are 
removed as reactors.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Income Supplement is in operation since 1 July 1994. The scheme is implemented by the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Payment is in respect of each  animal removed as 
a reactor from a herd. Income Supplement is payable in cases where disease breakdown results in 
the removal of more than 10% of all animals in a herd and where depopulation is note deemed 
appropriate.  
Compensation payable for Income Sup plement under the TB/Brucellosis Eradication Scheme 
Depopulation grant scheme is non -statutory. Entitlement to compensation is conditional on owners 
complying with the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 and any Orders made there under, with 
movement, ident ification and other controls laid down under the Diseases Eradication Scheme and 
other national/EU legislative requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of 
bovine animals administrated by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the M arine.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Herd Type  Animal  Stable Herds  Herds operating as Feedlot 
(ER37F activated) / Dealer 
Herds  
Rate (EUR)  Rate (EUR)  
Dairy Herd  Cows in a Dairy Herd*  55  Nil  
Suckler Herd  Cows in a Suckler Herd  38.09  Nil  
All Herd 
Types  All other Animals  25.39  Nil  
* where an ER83 declaring beef breed cows in a Dairy Herd has been received the Suckler Cow rate will apply 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Income Supplement is paid by the Department directly to eligible farmers following determination 
of eligibility.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Total Income Supplem ent Grant paid in 2022: EUR 2,742,084.  
Total BR income Supplement Scheme Grant paid in 2022 – BR Scheme: EUR 0.00 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The Income Supplement Scheme r uns from 1 January to 31 December and applies only during the 
period of restriction.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The scheme is designed to compensate farmers for losses arising from the removal of reactors  and 
does not have any impact on trade . 
21  ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
On Farm Market Valuation Scheme (TB/BR Eradication Scheme).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The On Farm Market Valuation Scheme is the principal compensation measure available to farmers 
whose herds are affected by TB. Payment is made to herd owners in respec t of animals removed 
as reactors.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is in place 
since 2 April 2002 when it replaced the Reactor Grant element of the compensation regime. 
Payment is designed to compensate herd owners for the loss of animals removed under the 
scheme and is based on the Market Value of animals which is the equivalent price which might 
reasonably be obtained for the animal at the time of determination of compensation, from a 
purchaser in an open market, if the animal were not af fected by TB, subject to certain limits 
applying. The scheme is an inherent part of the national eradication programme and is notified to 
the Commission in the disease programme submitted annually in the application for EU co -
financing of disease programme s. The compensation payable under the OFMV TB scheme was co -
financed with provision for reimbursement of this measure subject to a ceiling of 50% of 
expenditure on compensation, with a maximum average of EUR 375 payable per animal.  
Compensation payable fo r the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme, is statutory and is legislated for 
under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 (No.15 of 2013) and Animal Health and Welfare 
(Bovine Tuberculosis) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No 58 of 2015). Entitlement to compensation is  
conditional on owners complying with the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 and any Orders 
made there under, with movement, identification and other controls laid down under the Diseases 
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  animals and products of bovine animals administrated by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the 
Marine.  
Amounts included below represent only those amounts funded by the state.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Reactor animals removed u nder the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme are valued by suitably 
qualified independent Valuers approved by the Department. The scheme provides that the farmer 
receives the market value for the animals if the animal that might be obtained in the open market 
if the animal was not affected by TB/ Brucellosis. The scheme allows for a maximum ceiling 
payment of EUR 3,000, inclusive of factory salvage price, in respect of any individual animals, 
except in the case of one stock bull and one pedigree stock bull per breakdown episode where a 
ceiling of EUR  4,000 and EUR 5,000 applies respectively, inclusive of factory salvage price.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Following valuation, reactor animals are removed for slaughter to a designated factory where 
salvage value, as determined by the factory based on a competitive tender, is paid directly to the 
herd owner. The Department pays the herd owner the differential between the live animal market 
value determined by the Valuer prior to removal of the animal, (s ubject to ceilings) and the 
salvage value paid by the factory.  
Summary market prices collected by the Department are supplied to Valuers each week and 
ongoing monitoring of valuations is carried out by the Department.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
The total amount paid under this scheme in 2022 was EUR 22,880,139.  
Of this, the amount claimable in respect of animals slaughtered in 2022 only (under the EU 
approved T B Programme), from the EU will be approximately EUR 3,400,000.  
State funded aspect for 2022 will be approximately = EUR 19,480,139.  
BR Scheme in 2022: EUR 0.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
incept ion/commencement  
Payments under the scheme are made on an on -going basis for all eligible animals removed during 
the period of restriction of the herd.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The scheme is designed to  compensate farmers for losses arising from the removal of reactors and 
does not have any impact on trade.  
22  HARDSHIP GRANT SCHEME (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Hardship Grant Scheme (TB/BR Eradication Scheme).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The grant is aimed at assisting eligible owners/keepers whose holding is restricted due to a 
TB/Brucellosis outbreak. It is intended to facilitate the purchase of fodd er where animals are 
retained and fed during periods of restriction between 1 November and 30 April.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The scheme is implemented by the Departme nt of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. This scheme 
is designed to alleviate the costs difficulty of some owner/keepers whose holdings are restricted on 
foot of a herd retest for TB/ Brucellosis and where animals are retained and fed during periods of 
restriction. Potentially eligible owner/keepers must meet certain conditions including requirements 
that they must not have any off -farm income.  
Compensation payable for the Hardship Grant under the TB/Brucellosis Eradication Scheme is non -
statutory. Entitlem ent to compensation is conditional on owners complying with the Animal Health 
and Welfare Act 2013 and any Orders made there under, with movement, identification and other 
controls laid down under the Diseases Eradication Scheme and other national/EU legis lative 
requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of bovine animals administrated 
by the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy is payable on animals in a restricted herd subject to a maximum  payment of up 
EUR 250.00 per month for a period not exceeding 4 months within the period 1 November to 
30 April. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The onus is on eligible owners/keepers to complete and return the relevant Application Form, as 
entitlement for eligibility can only be determined from the date of receipt of the application. Only 
one application for this grant can be made during the relevant period November to April. The 
Hardship grants are paid by the Department directly to eligible far mers.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Total Hardship Grant paid in 2022: EUR 532,367.  
Total Hardship Grant paid in 2022 – BR Scheme: EUR 0.00.  
8. Duration of the subsi dy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The Hardship Grant Scheme has been in operation since 1996. The grant is payable in respect of a 
period not exceeding 4 months for the months 1 November to 30 April.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The subsidy is designed to compensate farmers for the additional costs of feeding cattle and does 
not have any impact on trade.  
23  DEPOPULATION GRANT (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
A farmer whose herd is depopulated (totally or partially) in the interest of the control of TB may 
qualify for Depopulation Grants.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Ma rine. Depopulation 
Grants are paid for each animal removed under the depopulation measure and for those removed 
as reactors since the holding was restricted.  
Compensation payable for the Depopulation Grant, under the TB/Brucellosis Eradication Scheme is 
non-statutory. Entitlement to compensation is conditional on owners complying with the Animal 
Health and Welfare Act 2013 and any Orders made there under, with movement, identification and 
other controls laid down under the Diseases Eradication Scheme and ot her national/EU legislative 
requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of bovine animals administrated 
by the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Herd Type  Animal  Stable Herds  Herds operating as Feedlot (ER37F 
activated) / Dealer Herds  
Rate (EUR)  Rate (EUR)  
Dairy Herd  Cows/In -Calf 
Heifers/Pedigree Bulls > 12 
months  220.00  
(55 per month  Nil  
Suckler 
Herd  Cows/In -Calf 
Heifers/Pedigree Bulls > 12 
months  152.36  
(38.09 per Month  Nil  
All Herd 
Types  All Other Animals  76.16  
(19.04 per month  Nil  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is paid by the Department direct to eligible farmers as a headage payment in respect 
of reactor animals removed under the TB Eradication Schemes where depopulation/partial 
depopulation is offered by the Department were deemed necessary and where the depopulation is 
accepted.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in c ases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Total Depopulation Grant paid in 2022 – TB Scheme: EUR 366,839.  
Total Depopulation Grant paid in 2022 – BR Scheme: EUR 0.00.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The subsidy is payable from 1 January to 31 December. The start and end date are specific to each 
eligible holding. Payment applies only during periods of restriction. The Depo pulation grants noted 
above represent the maximum available in respect of a four -month rest period following 
depopulation with pro rata deductions if the rest period is less than 4 months and is limited to a 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The subsidy is designed to compensate farmers for lost income arising from the depopulation of 
their herds as a result of disease and does not have any impact on trade.  
24  THE BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHOEA ERADICATION PROGRAMME (BVD)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Eradication Programme (BVD).  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Eradication Programme (BVD) was introduced on 1 January 2013 to 
eradicate BVD from the national herd. With effect from that date Bovine Viral Diarrhoea became a 
notifiable disease. Financi al Supports are available to those farmers who dispose of their 
Persistently Infected (PI) animals within agreed timeframes.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The BVD Eradicati on Programme is an industry led programme delivered by Animal Health Ireland. 
The Programme requires that all animals born on or after 1 January 2013 are tested for the 
presence of the BVD Virus. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine provide f inancial 
supports to those farmers who dispose of their animals within agreed timeframes. The legislative 
basis for the programme is set out in the Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Regulations S.I. No 30 of 2017.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The payment is made to all herd -owners who submit an application form and comply with the 
terms and conditions regarding testing and disposal of animals within the agreed timeframes.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases wh ere this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Payments are made in the year following the year of birth of the animal, i.e., Payments made in 
2023 are in respect of animals born in the 2022 year. Payments are on going at the moment; 
however, the following rates are:  
Dairy Animals  
• EUR 160 if the dairy female or dairy cross animal is removed within 10 days of positive or 
inconclusive BVD test.  
Or 
• EUR 30 if the dairy female or dairy cross animal is removed between da y 11 and 21  of the 
first positive or inconclusive BVD test.  
 
• EUR 30 if the dairy bull is removed within 14 days of the positive or inconclusive BVD test.  
 
• Please note no payment will be made unless all BVD positive animals have been tested as 
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  all BVD positive animals born prior to 1st January 2023 must have a date of death recorded 
on the AIM system within 3 weeks of their positive or inconclusive BVD test.  
Beef A nimals  
For animals disclosed as BVD positive in 2023 a payment will be made, on application, for each 
eligible animal that is removed to a knackery, abattoir or meat plant and has a date of death 
recorded on the AIM system as follows:  
 
• EUR 220 if the anim al is removed within 10 days of the first positive or inconclusive test.  
Or 
• EUR 30 if the animal is removed between Day 11 & 21 of the first positive or inconclusive 
test. 
• Please note  no payment will be made unless all BVD positive animals have been tested as 
required and removed within 3 weeks of their first positive or inconclusive test. In addition, 
all BVD positive animals born prior to 1 January 2023 must have a date of death reco rded 
on the AIM system within 3 weeks of their positive or inconclusive BVD test . 
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not applicable  
25  WOODLAND IMPROVEMENT SCHEME AND CONTINUOUS COVER FORESTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Woodland Improvement Scheme and Continuous Cover Forestry.  
2. Period  covered by the notification.   
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim is to stimulate investment in the improvement, protection and development of broadleaf 
woodlands and forests for a range of functions, including healthy tree growth, landscape 
improvement, biodiversity enhancement, soil protection and water protect ion.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the  subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined )  
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Max. grant levels  Fixed Grant - EUR/ha (per treated hectare  
1st thinning intervention  EUR 750 / ha  
2nd thinning intervention  EUR 500 / ha  
Continuous Cover Forestry  EUR 750 for each intervention 
(max 3 interventions)  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
26  FOREST  ROAD SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Forest Road Scheme.  
2. Period  covered by the notification   
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To facilitate access to forestry to enable thinning, harvesting and to carry out similar construction 
operations.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
Private forest owners.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the tot al amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
A maximum of 100% of total costs of building forest roads will be funded subject to the maximum 
payment of up to EUR 40/m excluding VAT to a maximum of 25m/ha. Special construction works 
can be fund ed up to EUR 5,000 on a cost basis. An additional allowance is available to cover costs 
up to EUR 800 where a new entrance to the public road is being created or modified.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception /commencement  
Ongoing.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
27  RECONSTITUTION SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Reconstitution Scheme.  
2. Period  covered by the notification.   
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To restore and retain forests and forest ecosystems following significant damage by natural 
causes.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Private forest own ers.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Scheme  
 Max. grant per hectare  
Windblow  EUR 1,700 or 50% of eligible costs  
Reconstitution and 
Underplanting (Ash 
Dieback)  Option: Reconstitution:  
- Site clearance  
Reconstitution   
EUR 1,000  
Reconstitution grant will be paid at the 
appropriate Grant & Premium 
Category (GPC) as described in the 
Afforestation Grant and Premium 
Scheme , ranging from EUR 2,740 to 
EUR 6,220.  
Windblow  1,700 or 50% of eligible costs  
Ash Dieback  Site Clearance  1,500  
Replanting  2,500 for Conifers and 3,800 for 
Broadleaves  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
28  NEIGHBOURWOOD  SCHEME   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Neighbourwood Scheme.  
2. Period  covered by the notification   
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Neighbourwood Scheme will provide support for the development of new and existing "close to 
home" woodland or "neighbourwoods" for public access, education, recreation and enjoyment on 
land in or near villages, towns and cities.  
4. Background  and authori ty for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and  how the subsidy is provided  
Local authorities and private landowners.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Grant Premium Category  Total Grant (EUR/ha)  
Element 1: Neigh bourwood Enhancement  5,000  
Element 2: Neighbourwood Establishment  5,000  
Element 3: Recreational facilities  3,800  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
29  NATIVE  WOODLAND CONSE RVATION SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Native Woodland Conservation Scheme.   G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  2. Period  covered by the notification   
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To support the protection and enhancement of existing native woodland, primarily to protect and 
enhance native woodland ecosystems.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant a nd premiums for private landowners.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Private and public forest owners.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Grant assistance coul d be available in respect of 100% of the total approved costs incurred, 
subject to the maximum  limit as follows:  
Owner Type   Total grant (EUR/ha)  Total annual premium 
(EUR /ha)  
Private 
Landowner  Existing "High Forest " woodland 
incl. existing conifer canopy  5,000  350 for 7 years  
Emergent Native 
Woodland   2,500  350 for 7 years  
Public 
Landowner   5,000  n/a 
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
30  FORESTRY KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Forestry Knowledge Transfer Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy  objective  and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the scheme is to maximise the potential for knowledge and skill transfer to forest 
owners, thereby stimulating proactive management and appropriate tending, thinning and 
harvesting interventions.  
4. Background  and au thority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To who m and how the subsidy is provided  
Forest Owners, forest Producer groups and forestry companies.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted  for that subsidy  
EUR 490 maximum per participant and EUR 6,500 organiser payment per group.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits atta ched to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
31  FOREST GENETIC REPRODUCTIVE MATERIAL  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Forest Genetic Reproductive Material.   
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The primary objectives are to increase productivity and improve the quality of new planting stock; 
increase self -sufficiency in t ree seed production; provide for in -situ and ex -situ conservation of 
forest genetic resources; and provide breeding populations of designated broadleaf and conifer 
species.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislat ion under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Public and private forest owners.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Element 1: Seed stand management  
There is a fixed grant o f 100% of eligible costs up to a maximum of EUR 750/ha, payable in two 
instalments. The first grant instalment (75%) is payable when works are completed and verified. 
The second grant instalment of EUR 150/ha will be paid when evidence is submitted that se ed has 
been produced and collected. You will be obliged to maintain the seed stand for 7 years from the 
date of completion of works.  
Element 2: Seed orchard establishment  
Support for the establishment of outdoor seed orchards shall be 50% of the eligible c osts of 
establishment, up to a maximum of EUR10,000/ha for a maximum of 5ha.  
In the case of indoor seed orchards, 50% of vouched eligible costs will be supported up to a 
maximum of EUR50,000 per application per applicant.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any  other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
32  AFFORESTATION GRANT AND PREMIUM SCHEME  
1. Title of  the subsidy programme  
Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To develop an internationally competitive and sustainable forest sector that provides a full range of 
economic, environmental and social benefits to society and which accords with the Forest Europe 
definition of sustainable forest management.  
4. Background a nd authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided ( 
Establishment grants are paid followed by annual premiums.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Approximately EUR 60,000,000 each year – grants are paid per hectare, ranging from 
EUR 2,740/ha to EUR 6,220/ha for establishment gran ts and from EUR 185/ha to EUR 680/ha for 
annual premiums.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy .  
Prolongation of SA162/07.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
33  FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Forest Management Plans.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
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.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (inclu ding identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture. Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is prov ided  
Private forest owners.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
See Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme, above. Forest owners are paid EUR 300 towards 
the cost of t heir management plan.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have an impact on  trade.  
34  INNOVATIVE FOREST TECHNOLOGY SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Innovative Forest Technology Scheme.  
2. Period covered  by the notification   
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
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.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture. Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the Nation al Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Timber transport operators.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
40% of total eligib le costs to a maximum EUR 10,000 per vehicle.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not consid ered to have an impact on trade.  
35  DEER TREE SHELTER AND DEER/HARE FENCING SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Deer Tree Shelter and Deer/Hare Fencing Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification.   
2022. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim is to provide support for measure which protect newly planted trees from damage caused 
by deer and hares.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is  
The grant is paid to private forest owners.  
7. Subsid y per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
The maximum area for receipt of the additional Deer Tree Shelter grant is 2 hectares for  Grant and 
Premium Categories  4 – 10 of the  Afforestation Scheme 2014 -2020.  This limit does not apply for 
broadleaves planted in additional broadleaves (ADB). An additional fixed grant of EUR 600/ha 
under deer tree shelters is available under the scheme.  
The following payment rates for fencing apply:  
Fence type  Rate/metre  Fencing allocation  Grant  
New deer fence  EUR 16.25/m  IS436 @ 140m/ha  EUR 2,275/ha  
Upgrade deer fence  EUR 8/m  IS436 @ 140m/ha  EUR 1,120/ha  
Hare fencing  
A contribution of EUR  2.5/m up to a maximum of 140m per ha (EUR  350/ha) may be available for 
forests that have been subject to hare damage. Eligible plantations must have 30% hare damage.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
36  WOODLAND CREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Woodland Creation on Public Lands Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification   
2022. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This Scheme aims to encourage Public Bodies to establish new native woodlands on suita ble bare 
land.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Public Bodies.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
A grant of max. EUR  6,200/ha is available for na tive woodland planting, payable in 2 instalments. 
In addition, a grant of up to EUR  3,800/ha can be paid for trails and signage. A grant of up to 
EUR 10,000 per application is available for the establishment of a forest playground. There is also 
a 'Derelic t Site ' grant of EUR  500/ha for clearing debris.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
37  SETTING UP OF PRODUCER GROUPS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Setting Up of Producer Groups.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Encourage private forest holders to manage their forest jointly on a geographical basis . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
New Forest Producer Groups . 
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases whe re this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Beneficiaries need to submit a detailed business plan providing a description of the project, 
including objectives, timelines and projected expenditure.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
2015-2022. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
38  RECONSTITUTION  OF WOODLANDS (FROST) SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Reconstitution of Woodlands (Frost) Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To restore and retain forests and forest ecosystems following significant damage by frost.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under  
which it is granted )  
The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is funded 
from the National Exchequer.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Private forest owners.  
7. Subsidy  per un it, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
 % Failure rate  Max Grant rate EUR/ha  
Conifers GPC 1 -4 ≥50%  850 
40% to 49%  680 
30% to 39%  510 
Broadleaves GPC 5 -12 ≥50%  1,180  
40% to 49%  945 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception /commencement  
The Scheme was operational from January 19th, 2022, with a closing date for applications of 
May 31st, 2022. Payments are ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
39  ORGANIC  PROCESSING INVESTMENT GRANT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the Scheme is to facilitate the development of the organic sector, so as to ensure 
a regular supply of high -quality organic produce to the market.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The operation of this scheme is subject to the provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) 
No 702/2014 of 25 June 2014 and in particular Chapter III, Section 1 (Article 17) and the enabling 
legislation of the European Communities (Organic Farming) Amended Regulation 2010.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy is paid in the form of Grant Aid.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy  is paid under the Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme. The Scheme is open 
to organic processors who are licensed organic operators registered with an approved organic 
certification body.   
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, th e total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted  for that subsidy  
The overall ceiling for each applicant is set at EUR  700,000 over the period of the CAP 2014 – 
2020. This was amended to include the transitional period up until the new CSP was introduced in 
2023. Grant Aid is payable at 40% of the eligible cost (pre vat).  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The Scheme will operate in tranches. Tranche periods, which will be announced by the Minister, 
are used to allocate funding. Applications are assessed and ranked in each tranche to keep 
expenditure within budget. Unsuccessful applications in any tranche period are automatically 
carried over to the next tranche period, u ntil such time as the Scheme closes for applications. A 
closing date for any tranche means that applications received after that date will not be considered 
for assessment in that tranche period. A tranche closing date is not to be confused with the closin g 
date for the Scheme. Aid will not be given for works commenced or equipment/items 
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  The applicant shall be required to retain ownership/control  and to use the 
structures/facilit ies/equipment for the organic purpose for which grant -aided for a minimum of 
5 years after the date of issue of payment. In the case of equipment, this applies to its 
replacement.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsi dy  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Year No. of Beneficiaries  Allocation  Expenditure  
2018 5 EUR 1.2m  EUR 46,636  
2019 5 EUR 1.2m  EUR 133,605  
2020 2 EUR 1.2m  EUR 299,759  
2021 3 EUR 1.2m  EUR 500,200  
2022 2 EUR 1.2m EUR 152,858  
2023 n/a EUR 1.2m  n/a 
The objective of the Scheme is to facilitate the development of the organic sector, so as to ensure 
a regular supply of high -quality organic produce to the market.  Currently we are experiencing 
huge growth in the or ganic farming sector, which will result in a substantial increase in organic 
products that require further processing.  The ability to process the raw material which will in turn 
reduce our reliability on organic imports is an important element of this init iative.  Bord Bia 
statistics have indicated that up to 70% of the organic fruit and vegetable consumed in Ireland 
comprises of imports so from both an economic and environmental perspective it is vital that we 
reduce this dependency on imports.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year  preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
The subsidy has been in place for a number of years therefore we hav e no data where the scheme 
has not been in place.  
40  MULTI -SPECIES SWARD MEASURE 2022  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Multi-Species Sward Measure 2022.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This Measure was i ntroduced by the Department of Agriculture Food & the Marine to promote 
environmentally sustainable methods of farming, which will have a positive impact on climate 
emissions, biodiversity, and water quality. Research work carried out on multi -species swar ds has 
shown beneficial results on low nitrogen input plots which has the potential to provide a more 
environmentally friendly production system allowing for increased Carbon sequestration while 
simultaneously reducing emissions of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
This measure was introduced as part of budget 2022 and was operated under de minimis  
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
A sub sidy was provided per bag of multi -species sward seed sold (EUR  50 per bag was discounted 
off the retail price) to applicants participating in the measure .  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The measure was operated through Agri -retailers/Co -ops who discounted the price of each bag of 
multi-species seed on receipt of an approval letter from applicants participating in the scheme. The 
Agri-retailer/Co -op was then re -imbursed by this Department.   
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
A subsidy of EUR 50 per bag of seed was provided, total budget for the Multi -Species Sward 
measure and Red Clover silage measures w as EUR 2 million. Total expenditure for the multi -
species sward measure was EUR 550,700 (some 2022 payments were made in 2023)  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception /commencement  
The original measu re operated in 2022, the scheme has been continued in 2023, but will operate 
differently with payments now area based and being made directly to farmers.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
As this was not an area -based payment it is difficult to quantify the total area sown under multi -
species swards. However, taking a minimum seeding rate of 30  kgs/ha it is antic ipated that an 
area of 4,400  ha of multi -species swards could have been established as a result of this measure 
(this figure is dependent on the seeding rate adopted).  
41  RED CLOVER SILAGE MEASURE 2022  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Red Clover Silage Measure 2022.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This Measure was introduced by the Department of Agriculture Food & the Marine to promote 
environmentally sustainable methods of farming, which will have a posit ive impact on climate 
emissions, biodiversity, and water quality. Red clover is a high yielding legume which converts 
atmospheric Nitrogen into a plant usable form.  Due to its Nitrogen fixing ability red clover silage is 
higher in protein than conventional  silage and combined with its ability to yield over 14t DM/ha 
should allow farmers to reduce their concentrate feed bills. This measure was anticipated to have a 
positive impact on targets set under the EU Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies, the Wate r 
Framework Directive and the Nitrate 's Directive.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
This measure was introduced as part of budget 2022 and was operated under de minimis  
legislation.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
A subsidy was provided per bag of red clover silage seed sold (EUR  50 per bag was discounted off 
the retail price) to applicants partici pating in the measure . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The measure was operated through Agri -retailers/Co -ops who discounted the price of each bag of 
red clover silage seed on receipt of an approval letter from applicants participating in the meas ure. 
The Agri -retailer/Co -op was then re -imbursed by this Department.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted  for that subsidy  
A subsidy of EUR 50 per bag of seed was provided, total budget for the Multi -Species Sward 
measure and Red Clover silage measures was EUR 2 million. Total expenditure for the Red Clover 
Silage measure was EUR 402,700 (some 2022 payments were made in 2023)  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits att ached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The original measure operated in 2022, the scheme has been continued in 2023, but will operate 
differently with payments now area based and being made directly to farmers.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
As this was not an area -based payment it is difficult to quantify the total area sown under red 
clover silage swards. However, taking a minimum seeding rate of 30kgs/ha it is anticipated that an 
area of 3 ,200ha of red clover silage swards could have been established as a result of this 
measure (this figure is dependent on the seeding rate adopted).  
42  BOVINE  EID TAG SUBSIDY SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Bovine EID Tag Subsidy Scheme.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
In 2022 mandatory electronic identification of bovine calves was introduced. This scheme was 
developed to assist farmers in transitioning to this new system by subsidising t he cost of new EID 
tag sets.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
This scheme is funded via the agriculture de minimis scheme. To receive payment, all applicants to 
an agriculture  de minimis scheme must comply with the EU State aid rules applicable to 
enterprises engaged in primary agricultural production under Commission Regulations 1408/2013 
and (EC) No.  2019/316.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Financial assistance is provided as an annual subsidy payment based on confirmed proof of 
purchase of EID tag sets in year 1 of the scheme.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to primary producers only i.e., the owner of the farm. The scheme is a 
fixed amount of EUR 1 per EID tag set purchased with a maximum payment of EUR 100 over the 
lifetime of the scheme.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted  for that subsidy  
The scheme is a multi -annual scheme, 2022 -2024 inclusive. The rate of the subsidy payment is 
EUR 1 per EID tag set purchased (confirmed proof of purchase)  with a maximum payment of 
EUR 100 to each farmer over the lifetime of the scheme. The scheme has a bu dget of 
EUR 4.25 million with circa EUR 1.7 million paid in 2022.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme is a multi -annual scheme, 2022 -2024 inclusive. Payments are calculat ed on new EID 
tags purchased in 2022, 2023 and 2024 with payments to farmers commencing in November of 
each year. The scheme will close on 31 October 2024.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not Applicable  
43  ASSIS TANCE FOR THE NON -THOROUGHBRED HORSE INDUSTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Assistance for the Non -Thoroughbred Horse Industry.  
2. Period  covered  by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy  objective  and/or  purpose  of the subsidy  
To promote and develop the Sport Horse Industry.  
4. Background  and authority  for the subsidy  (including  identification  of the legislation  under 
which  it is granted ) 
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is the national governing body for equestrian sport in Ireland. The 
Department of Agriculture, Food a nd the Marine pays an annual grant to the HSI to assist it in 
meeting its functions.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom  and how the subsidy  is provided  
Payment is made to Horse Sport Ireland following submission to DAFM of vouched eligible 
expenditure.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases  where  this is not possible,  the total amount  or the annual 
amount  budgeted  for that subsidy  
EUR 3,985,921.00 (one payment).  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  8. Duration  of the subsidy  and/or  any other  time limits  attached  to it, including  date of 
inception /commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Not available.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year  preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
44  CATTLE BREEDING  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Cattle Breeding.  
2. Period  covered  by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy  objective  and/or  purpose  of the subsidy  
State funding is provided to carry out performance recording, assessment of genetic value and 
publication of breeding values for dairy and beef cattle.  
4. Background  and authority  for the subsidy  (including  identification  of the legislation  under 
which  it is granted ) 
Government Decision S29854 of 21 May 1997 approved the active participation of this Department 
in ICBF and the provision of support/grant assistance to that o rganisation.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom  and how the subsidy  is provided  
Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases  where  this is not possible,  the total amount  or the annual 
amount  budgeted  for that subsidy  
EUR 1,000,000 (one payment).  
8. Duration  of the subsidy  and/or  any other  time limits  attached  to it, including  date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(a) for the three most recent year s for which statistics are available;  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  Not available.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year  preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
45  EQUINE  BREEDING AND DISEASE RESEARCH SCHEME (IRISH EQUINE CENTRE)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Equine Breeding and Disease Research Scheme (Irish Equine Centre).  
2. Period  covered  by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy  objective  and/or  purpose  of the subsidy  
The Irish Equine Centre, (IEC), is a veterinary diagnostic laboratory providing services to the horse 
industry through referring veterinary surgeons. The IEC is a registered charity which exists for the 
common  good and its services are available to all horse industry participants throughout the EU. 
Services are available to all equines, regardless of breed or country of origin. The IEC is a non -
profit organisation which requires on -going subsidy from the horse industry and other sources.  
4. Background  and authority  for the subsidy  (including  identification  of the legislation  under 
which  it is granted ) 
This is funded by the National vote under Equine Technical Support & Equine Breeding Schemes 
programme.  
5. Form of the subsidy  (i.e., grant,  loan, tax concession,  etc.) 
Grant.  
6. To whom  and how the subsidy  is provided  
Payment is made to Equine Research Institute & Stud Book Operators following submission to 
DAFM of vouched eligible expenditure.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases  where  this is not possible,  the total amount  or the annual 
amount  budgeted  for that subsidy  
EUR 110,000.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy  and/or  any other  time limits  attached  to it, including  date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Not available.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year  preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
46  EQUINE INFRASTRUCTURES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Equine Infrastructures.  
2. Period  covered  by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To maximise the potential of horse breeding and production, support is provided to ensure 
continued improvement in quality through breeding improvement, research, and development 
actions. 
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
This is funded by the National vote under Equine Technical Support & Equine Breeding Schemes 
programme.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To who m and how the subsidy is provided  
Payment is made to Equine Research Institute & Stud Book Operators following submission to 
DAFM of vouched eligible expenditure.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amou nt budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 850,000.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Not available.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year  preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
47  IMPROVEMENT IN CATTLE AND SHEEP BREEDING  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Improvement in Cattle and Sheep  Breeding.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To finance development work by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) on cattle and 
sheep breed improvement programmes.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Funding provides for expenditure on activities centred on breed improvement in the cattle 
sector and for the provision of consultancy services and technical expertise to the Irish 
Sheep Industry. It is funded by the Irish Government.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, th e total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 1,470,000 (one payment).  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of t he trade effects of the subsidy  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Not available.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year  preceding the introduction of t he subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
48  IRISH THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ' ASSOCIATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of this program is to support quality thoroughbred horse production through training 
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  improvement, husbandry, nutrition, stud management and quality breeding, and through 
participation at fairs and exhibitions.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
This is funded by the National vote under Equine Technical Support & Equine Breeding Schemes 
programme.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Payment is made to Equine Research Institute & Stud Book Operators following submission to 
DAFM of vouc hed eligible expenditure.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 5,301 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/ commencement  
Ongoing.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Not available.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year  preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
49  PREMIUM  FROM KERRY CATTLE LIVE CALVES  
1. Title of the subsidy programm e 
Premium from Kerry Cattle Live Calves.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The object of the scheme is to encourage the maintenance of a number of separate herds  of Kerry 
Cattle in Ireland and the creation and maintenance  of a sufficient reserve  of pure-bred  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Kerry  breed is an exclusively Irish species of livestock with certain qualities that facilitated its 
development in an adverse environmen t (poor nutrition, poor quality land etc.). It has a relatively 
good milk yield for its size and feed intake. Consequently, the conserv ation of this species 
of livestock as a pool of genetic material was considered prudent, for future scientific research  
and development of breeds suitable for s pecific Irish conditions. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
A premium of EUR 120 per eligible calf is payable to Kerry Cattle Breeders subject to application 
being made and certain conditions being met. 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 23,000 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
Not available  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be 
the latest year  preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
50  FALLEN ANIMAL SCHEME - TSE SUBSIDY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Fallen Animal Scheme - TSE Subsidy.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme aims to facilitate the collection of over 48-month bovines, to integrate fully with TSE 
testing requirements, to minimise the use of licensed burial and to provide important 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it  is granted ) 
The Animal By -Products Regulation (EC) No. 1069/2009 controls the collection, transport, storage, 
handling, processing and use or disposal of animal by -products in EU member states.  
REGULATION (EC) No 999/2001 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND O F THE COUNCIL of 
22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible 
spongiform encephalopathies.  
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS S.I. No. 252 of 2008 EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (TRANSMISSIBLE 
SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES AND ANIMAL BY -PRODUCTS) REGULATIONS 2008  
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS. S.I. No. 345 of 2009 EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (TRANSMISSIBLE 
SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES AND ANIMAL BY -PRODUCTS) (AMENDMENT) (No. 2) 
REGULATIONS 2009  
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS S.I. No. 291 of 2009 EUROPEA N COMMUNITIES (TRANSMISSIBLE 
SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES AND ANIMAL BY -PRODUCTS) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 
2009 
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS S.I. No. 400 of 2008 NATIONAL BEEF ASSURANCE SCHEME ACT 2000 
(ANIMAL MOVEMENT) REGULATIONS 2008  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., g rant, loan, tax concession, etc. )  
A payment to animal collectors and to rendering companies.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Licensed animal collectors are paid by farmers and by the State for the collection of over 48 -month 
bovine animals. The S tate also subsidies 100% of the cost of rendering and destruction of over 48 -
month bovine animals which are subject to TSE testing.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 8,821,884.17  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The present scheme commenced in January 2015 and is approved until the end of June 2023. 
There was a fallen animal scheme prior t o January 2015.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
51  FALLEN  ANIMAL SCHEME – FALLEN FARM STOCK  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Fallen Animal Scheme – Fallen Farm Stock.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme aims to facilitate the collection of fallen stock bovines, ovines and caprines not subject 
to TSE testing requirements, to minimise the use of licensed burial and to provide important 
environmental benefits.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The EU Animal By -Products Regulation (EC) No.  1069/2009 and its implementing Regulation (EU) 
No. 142/2011 lay down the rules for the collection, transport, storage, handling, processing and 
use or disposal of animal by -products in EU member states.  SI No. 187 of 2014 and 252 of 2008 
(as amended) gives legal effect to both EU Regulations in Ireland.  Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001 
(as amended) provides for the testing of fallen cattle, sheep and goats.  
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 702/2014 of 25 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas compatible with the internal market in 
application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the E uropean Union.  
Article 27 Aids to the livestock sector and aid for fallen stock 1. The following aid to livestock 
breeders shall be compatible with the internal market within the meaning of Article 107(3)(c) of 
the Treaty and shall be exempted from the no tification requirement of Article 108(3) thereof where 
it fulfils the conditions laid down in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article and in Chapter I:  
(c) aid at a rate of up to 100 % of the costs of the removal of fallen stock, and 75 % of the costs 
of the d estruction of such fallen stock or aid up to an equivalent aid intensity towards the costs of 
premiums paid by farmers for insurance covering the costs of the removal and destruction of fallen 
stock.  
3.The aid shall be provided in kind and shall not invol ve direct payments to the beneficiaries. In 
order to facilitate the administration of the aid referred to in paragraph 1(c), (d) and (e) the aid 
may be paid to economic operators or bodies that: (a) are active downstream from the 
undertakings active in the  livestock sector; and (b) provide services linked to the removal and 
destruction of fallen stock.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
A payment to animal collectors.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Licensed animal collectors are paid by farmers for the collecti on of fallen stock bovines, ovines and 
caprines not subject to TSE testing requirements. The State imposes a maximum collection fee 
that the animal collector may charge the farmer and then the State subsidies the cost up to a max 
of 75% of rendering and de struction for these animals.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 2,354,220,90 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of  
inception/commencement  
The present scheme commenced in December 2019 and is approved until the end of June 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  52  SEAFOOD  PROMOTION SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seafood Promotion Scheme.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports the promotion of seafood products through participation at international 
trade fairs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co-financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to Ireland 's National food promotion agency Bord Bia.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not p ossible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 2,000,000 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Until the end of the Operational Programme (latest 31 Dece mber 2023).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
The objective of the Seafood Promotion Scheme is to find new markets for Irish seafood products, 
and it is considered to be successful in this regard.  
53  BREXIT  ADJUSTMENT RESERVE TEMPORARY TIE -UP SCHEME 2022  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Brexit Adjustment Reserve Temporary Tie -Up Scheme 2022.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme for temporary cessati on of fishing activity was established on foot of the Seafood 
Taskforce Report to temporarily mitigate the negative impacts on the white fish sector from the 
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  mitigating the losses associated with certain stocks as well as difficulties in accessing UK waters or 
third country waters.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
This scheme was fully funded  through the EU Brexit Adjustment Reserve. The Designated Body for 
managing and deciding on the Reserve in Ireland is the Department of Public Expenditure and 
Reform (DPER).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 18,964,800 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or  any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Subsidy covers the duration of vessel tie up during 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
54  BREXIT INSHORE FISHERIES BUSINESS MODEL ADJUSTMENT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Brexit Inshore Fisheries Business Model Adju stment Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to support inshore fishermen as a sector adversely affected by the 
withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union, in parti cular by assisting inshore fishermen to 
adapt their business models to the post Brexit environment .  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
This scheme was fully funded through the E U Brexit Adjustment Reserve. The Designated Body for 
managing and deciding on the Reserve in Ireland is the Department of Public Expenditure and 
Reform (DPER).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 2,661,900 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The necessary training modules to trigger the receipt of the grant payment had to be completed 
by 31 March 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of th e subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
55  BREXIT FISHERIES COOPERATIVE TRANSITION SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Brexit Fisheries Cooperative Transition Scheme.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of  the subsidy  
The scheme was designed to offset the reductions in turnover experienced by the Co -operatives 
during 2021. It aimed to covers losses in turnover directly experienced due to reductions in raw 
material arising from the Trade and Co -operation Agr eement induced quota transfers. Reduced fish 
sales for the Co -operatives means a reduction in the commission received from such sales, thus 
impacting on the co -operatives ' ability to operate.  Most importantly, it would facilitate an orderly 
transition in t he short -term to allow the co -operatives to re -configure and re -structure their 
businesses in the longer -term to adapt to the changed trading environment under the TCA. The 
support is designed to stabilise cashflow and adapt operations to the new trading a rrangements 
with the UK.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
This scheme was fully funded through the EU Brexit Adjustment Reserve. The Designated Body for 
managing and deciding o n the Reserve in Ireland is the Department of Public Expenditure and 
Reform (DPER).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 643,840 . 
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme operated for 2022 only.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
56  BREXIT INSHORE MARKETING SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Brexit Inshore Marketing Scheme.  
2. Period  cover ed by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme aims to support inshore fishermen adversely affected by the withdrawal of the 
United  Kingdom from the Union. This support will take the form of marketing measures design ed 
to achieve the following objectives: - 
1. To assist the inshore sector in developing new, higher value markets for Irish 
inshore species in the emerging seafood markets across Asia and the Middle East . 
2. To assist the industry to retain its customer base and secure higher added value 
business in its core markets across the EU . 
3. To help build a vibrant home market for a range of inshore species . 
4. To raise awareness about Ireland as a source of quality, diverse inshore seafood . 
5. To promot e the sustainability credentials of Irish inshore species to international 
and domestic seafood buyers . 
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
This scheme was fully funded through th e EU Brexit Adjustment Reserve. The Designated Body for 
managing and deciding on the Reserve in Ireland is the Department of Public Expenditure and 
Reform (DPER).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to Ireland 's National food promotion agency Bord Bia.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 500,000 . 
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, i ncluding date of 
inception/commencement  
The scheme will operate in 2022 and 2023 with a budget of EUR  500,000 for each year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The objective of the Inshore Marketing Scheme is to help develop markets for Irish inshore 
seafood products and it is considered to be successful in this regard.  
57  SEAFOOD CAPACITY BUILDING SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seafood Capacity Building Scheme.   
2. Period  covered by the notification.  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Seafood Capacity Building Scheme will seek to develop skills and knowledge across the 
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Seafood Processing sectors via dissemination of informat ion, knowledge 
sharing and networking.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 
(EMFAF) Operatio nal Programme 2021 -2027, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the 
European Union. The scheme provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with 
the Operational Programme and the EMFAF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid .  
6. To whom and  how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 264,193 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of the EMFAF Programme (latest 31 December 2029).  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects  of the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
58  SEAFOOD INNOVATION AND BUSINESS PLANNING SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seafood Innovation and Business Planning Scheme.   
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme promotes innovation and business planning by seafood processing companies through 
a grant aid programme.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it  is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 
(EMFAF) Operational Programme 2021 -2027, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the 
European Union. The scheme provides funding to enterprises for pr ojects that are consistent with 
the Operational Programme and the EMFAF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 676,033 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of the EMFAF Programme (latest 31 December 2029).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
59  FLEET SAFETY SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Fleet Safety Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports both the purchase and installation of safety equipment. Types of equipment 
covered include, but are not limited to, life jackets, life rafts, distre ss flares, first aid kits, bilge 
pumps, safety manuals.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is administered under EU Fisheries De  Minimis Regulation and as such is 100 % 
financed by the Government of Ireland.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via An Board Iascaigh Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount o r the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 541,092 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Unspecified . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subs idy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
60  MARINE TOURISM VESSEL SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Fleet Safety Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification.  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports Marine Tourism Vessel owners in purchasing of defined safety equipment for 
their vessel.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is administered under EU Fisheries De  Minimis Regulation and as such is 100% 
financed by the Government of Ireland.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iasc aigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 42,289 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Unspecified . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
61  EMFF CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
EMFF Control and Enforcement Scheme.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme  supports the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) through the 
monitoring, control, and enforcement of fisheries legislations.  
4. Background  and author ity for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by Government of Ireland and the European Union.  The 
scheme provides funding to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), Department of Defence 
(DoD) and Department of Agriculture Integrated Management Team (DAFM IMT) for projects that 
support control and enforcement of the CFP.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, DAFM IMT and Department of Defence.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount bu dgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 1,727,734 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception /commencement  
For the duration of the EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023).  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment  of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
62  EMFAF CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
EMFAF Control And Enforcement Scheme  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) through the 
monitoring, control, and enforcement of fisheries legislations. The EMFAF programme will help the 
control authorities to streng then the control and inspection procedures.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 
(EMFAF) Ope rational Programme 2021 -2027, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the 
European Union. The scheme provides funding to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), 
Department of Defence (DoD) and Department of Agriculture Integrated Management Tea m 
(DAFM IMT) for projects that support control and enforcement of the CFP.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, DAFM IMT and Department of Defence.  
7. Subsidy  per unit, or  in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy.  
EUR 2,806,164 . 
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
Duration until the end of t he EMFAF Programme (latest 31 December 2029).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
63  MARINE BIODIVERSITY SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Marine Biodiversity Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the Marine Biodiversity Scheme, as set out in the EMFF OP is to promote good 
fisheries and aquaculture management and to protect b iodiversity in marine habitats. This will 
support implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and compliance with the Habitats 
and Birds Directives (Natura 2000) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). The 
scheme supports the monitoring  and reduction of risks posed by fisheries and aquaculture to 
biodiversity, the collection of data to assess the impact of fisheries and aquaculture on 
biodiversity, and measures to restore and manage habitats and species.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.  The 
scheme provides funding to the Marine Institute to carry out projects that will support the 
implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and compliance with the Habitats and Birds 
Directives (Natura 2000) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the Marine Institute, who is the specified public beneficiary body.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amo unt or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 492,538 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of the EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023).  
9. Statistica l data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
64  BLUE GROWTH AND MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Blue Growth and Marine Spatial Planning Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the Scheme is to address a number of needs identified under Ireland 's European 
Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme. These include:  
• Improving dat a and knowledge generation, management and sharing; including the 
development of new products and services (e.g., Ireland Marine Atlas and delivery to 
EMODNET), in support of a range of policies and directives such as Common Fisheries 
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  • Collecting, collating, and mapping accurate, up -to-date spatial and temporal information 
on marine ecosystems and human activities taking place within Ireland 's maritime domain 
to support marine  spatial planning.  
• Developing strong marine spatial data analysis, modelling and decision support 
capabilities.  
• Developing integrated/coordinated marine and coastal planning and licensing in order to 
sustainably maximise the potential for Ireland 's ocean e conomy.  
• Better understanding the implication of climate change on ecosystem goods and services 
and human activities through monitoring and modelling.  
• Delivering social and economic development objectives, consistent with our environmental 
obligations and I reland 's Integrated Marine Plan – Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union un der Ireland 's 
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational Programme 2014 -2020.  The scheme is 
providing technical and scientific support for the development of a Marine Spatial Plan for Ireland 
and to support other objectives of the Integrated M aritime Policy.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the Marine Institute, who is the specified public beneficiary body.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 459,287 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of the EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any direct impact on trade.  
65  EMFAF MARINE BIODIVERSITY SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
EMFAF Marine Biodiversity Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notific ation 
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
As set out in the EMFAF OP, Ireland has made a considerable contribution to the collection of data 
and development of knowledge under the EMFF programme. Ongoing work is required to inform 
strategy and policy decisions, fisheries management, aquaculture and foreshore licensing, and 
environmental and biodiversity monitoring. Decision making in these areas will be supported by 
projects carried out by the EMFAF Marine Biodiversity Scheme.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  4. Backg round and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 
(EMFAF) Operational Programme 2021 -2027, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the 
European Union. The scheme provides funding to the Marine Institute to carry out projects that will 
support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and compliance with the 
Habitats and Birds Directives (Natura 2000) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the Marine Institute, who is the specified public beneficiary body.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 1,137,145 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement . 
Duration until the end of the EMFAF Programme (la test 31 December 2029).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
66  EMFAF MARINE KNOWLEDGE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
EMFAF Marine Knowledge.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This scheme will be implemented under Priority 4 of the EMFAF OP and will contain multiple 
operations that cover the dissemination of knowledge and data relating to the marine environment 
and climate change. It aims to strengthening sustainable sea and ocean management through the 
promotion of marine knowledge, maritime surveillance or coast guard cooperation.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislati on under 
which it is granted)  
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 
(EMFAF) Operational Programme 2021 -2027, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the 
European Union.  The scheme provides funding to t he Marine Institute to carry out projects that will 
support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and compliance with the 
Habitats and Birds Directives (Natura 2000) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the Marine Institute, who is the specified public beneficiary body.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsi dy 
EUR 200,470 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement.  
Duration until the end of the EMFAF Programme (latest 31 December 2029).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
67  SEAFOOD SCALING AND NEW MARKET DEVELOPMENT SCHEME - EUROPEAN  
MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND (EMFF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seafoo d Scaling and New Market Development Scheme - European  Maritime and Fisheries Fund 
(EMFF).  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports collectives of seafood processing companies in Projects t hat support co -
operation in developing new markets and scaling.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU.  The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid  
6. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 94,827 . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception /commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
68  SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE SCHEME - EUROPEAN  MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND 
(EMFF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme - European  Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This scheme provides supports for the following project types.  
• Project Type 1:  Assistance towards 3rd party fees for Organic Aquaculture Certification  
• Projects Type 2: Compensation for losses due to bio -toxin harvesting suspension.  
• Projects Type 3: Purchase of new equipment for licensed aquaculture sites and 
construction of premises.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Sche me is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU. The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operationa l Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 394,531 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  69  KNOWLEDGE GATEWAY SCHEME -EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND 
(EMFF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Knowl edge Gateway Scheme -European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Knowledge Gateway Scheme provides supports for the knowledge -based activities including.  
• Applie d Innovation and Technology . 
• Animal Welfare & Disease Management . 
• Advisory Services . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU.  The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annua l 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 1,215,749 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data p ermitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
70  PRODUCER ORGANISATION SCHEME - EUROPEAN  MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND 
(EMFF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Producer Organisation Scheme - European  Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This scheme provides supports to Producer Organisations for the preparation and implementation 
of Production and Marketing Plans. Production and Marketing Plans (PMP) provide for a range of 
actions which the Producer Organisations propose to implement. Expenditure related to the 
implementation of identified measures in the PMP is eligible for support.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU. The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood d evelopment agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 291,922 .  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, includin g date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
71  SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES SCHEME - EUROPEAN  MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND 
(EMFF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Sustainable Fisheries Scheme - European  Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This sch eme is specifically designed to assist all those directly involved or soon to be involved in 
implementing the landing obligation. Particular attention is paid to the promotion of operations 
which integrate producing, processing and marketing activities of the supply chain, or which 
consist of innovative processes or methods. This scheme will also support the processing of 
unwanted catches and investment in on -board capital equipment in line with the Scheme.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  The Scheme contains three sub sections to which ap plications may be made:  
PART A: Public Interest Projects  
Public Interest Projects provide grant aid to technical or scientific bodies (recognised by 
the Managing Authority) to undertake projects in the collective interest and benefit of the 
catching sector or a significant part thereof.  
PART B: Fleet Improvement Projects  
Fleet Improvement Projects provide grant aid to the owners of commercial fishing vessels 
for the purchase of capital equipment.  
PART C: Quality and Added Value Projects  
Quality and added value projects provide grant aid to groups of fishermen, producer 
organisations, cooperatives and in certain cases processors to undertake projects at fishing 
ports and landing sites and other appropriate locations ashore.  
4. Background and au thority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU.  The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ire land's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 1,797,305 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attache d to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
72  INSHORE FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT SCHEME - EUROPEAN  
MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND (EMFF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Inshore Fisheries Conservation and Management Scheme - European  Maritime and Fisheries Fund 
(EMFF).  
2. Period covered by the noti fication  
2022. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Scheme seeks to enhance the sustainability of inshore fisheries, in particular small scale 
coastal fisheries, through stabilising and restoring inshore fish stocks, avoiding or reducing catc h 
of juvenile and depleted stocks and reducing the impact of inshore fisheries on the marine 
environment, including in particular species and habitats protected under Natura 2000. The 
scheme supports implementation of actions identified in the Small -Scale Coastal Fisheries Action 
Plan, in particular measures for enhanced management and conservation of inshore stocks, 
including for example v -notching of lobster, development and deployment of more selective fishing 
gear and preparation, implementation and mon itoring of management plans for inshore stocks.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU.  The scheme 
provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is  provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 524,947 . 
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsid y  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
73  SEAFOOD TRAINING SCHEME - EUROPEAN  MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND (EMFF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seafood Training Scheme - European  Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The need for enhanced training and skills development is a common theme running through the 
seafood sector. The objective of this Scheme is to promote the development of professional 
trainin g, new professional skills, and Lifelong Learning. The Seafood Training Scheme will seek to 
develop knowledge, skills and competencies across the Fisheries, Aquaculture and Seafood 
Processing sectors.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including ide ntification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational 
Programme 2014 -2020, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the EU. The scheme 
provides funding t o enterprises for projects that are consistent with the Operational Programme 
and the EMFF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid .  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascai gh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 123,776 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of Ireland 's EMFF Programme (latest 31 December 2023) . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
74  FLEET SAFETY SCHEME -EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUN D (EMFF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Fleet Safety Scheme -European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports both the purchase and installation of safety equipment. Types of equipment 
covered include, but are not limited to, life jackets, life rafts, distress flares, first aid kits, bilge 
pumps, safety manuals.  
4. Background and authority for th e subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is administered under EU Fisheries De  minimis Regulation and as such is 100% 
financed by the Government of Ireland.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via An Board Iascaigh Mhara.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 541,092 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy an d/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Unspecified . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
75  MARINE TOURISM VESSEL SCHEME - EUROP EAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND 
(EMFF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Marine Tourism Vessel Scheme - European  Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports Marine Tourism Vessel owners in purchasing of defined safety equipment for 
their vessel.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is administered under EU Fisheries De  Minimis Regulation and as such is 100% 
financed by the Government of Ireland.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid .  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iasc aigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 42,289 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Unspecified . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  76  SEAFOOD CAPACITY BUILDING SCHEME EUROPEAN MARITIME FISHERIES AND 
AQUACULTURE FUND (EMFAF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programm e 
Seafood Capacity Building Scheme European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Seafood Capacity Building Scheme will seek to develop skills and knowledge across the 
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Seafood Processing sectors via dissemination of information, knowledge 
sharing and networking.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 
(EMFAF) Operational Programme 2021 -2027, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the 
European Union. The scheme provides funding to enterprises for projects that a re consistent with 
the Operational Programme and the EMFAF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or i n cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 264,193 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of the EMF AF Programme (latest 31 December 2029).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
77  SEAFOOD INNOVATION AND BUSINESS PLANNING SCHEME - EUROPEAN  MARITIME 
FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE  FUND (EMFAF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seafood Innovation and Business Planning Scheme - European  Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture 
Fund (EMFAF).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme promotes innovation and business planning by seafood processing companies through 
a grant aid programme.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ir eland 's European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 
(EMFAF) Operational Programme 2021 -2027, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the 
European Union. The scheme provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with 
the Operatio nal Programme and the EMFAF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid .  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not poss ible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 676,033 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of the EMFAF Programme (latest 31 Decemb er 2029).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
78  INSHORE FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT SCHEME  - EUROPEAN 
MARITIME FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE FUND (EMFAF)  
1. Title of th e subsidy programme  
Inshore Fisheries Conservation and Management Scheme - European Maritime Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Scheme seeks to enhance the sustainability of inshore fisheries, in particular small scale 
coastal fisheries, through stabilising and restoring inshore fish stocks, avoiding or reducing catch 
of juvenile and depleted stocks and reducing the impact of i nshore fisheries on the marine 
environment, including in particular species and habitats protected under Natura 2000. The 
scheme supports implementation of actions identified in the Small -Scale Coastal Fisheries Action 
Plan, in particular measures for enha nced management and conservation of inshore stocks, 
including for example v -notching of lobster, development and deployment of more selective fishing 
gear and preparation, implementation and monitoring of management plans for inshore stocks.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  4. Background and  authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 
(EMFAF) Operational Programme 2021 -2027, co -financed by the Governmen t of Ireland and the 
EU. The scheme provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the 
Operational Programme and the EMFAF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, v ia Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 101,521 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of the EMFAF Programme (latest 31 December 2029).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on tra de. 
79  KNOWLEDGE GATEWAY SCHEME - EUROPEAN  MARITIME FISHERIES AND 
AQUACULTURE FUND (EMFAF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Knowledge Gateway Scheme - European  Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Knowledge Gateway Scheme provides supports for the knowledge -based activities including.  
• Applied Innovation and Technology . 
• Animal Welfare & Disease Management . 
• Advisory Services . 
4. Background and aut hority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 
(EMFAF) Operational Programme 2021 -2027, co -financed by the Government of  Ireland and the 
EU. The scheme provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the 
Operational Programme and the EMFAF.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via I reland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 2,671,856 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attac hed to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of the EMFAF Programme (latest 31 December 2029).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy.  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
80  SEAFOOD  SCALING AND NEW MARKET DEVELOPMENT SCHEME  - EUROPEAN 
MARITIME FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE FUND (EMFAF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seafood Scaling and New Market Development Scheme - European  Maritime Fisheries and 
Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The scheme supports collectives of seafood processing companies in Projects that support co -
operation in developing ne w markets and scaling.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 
(EMFAF) Operational Programme 20 21-2027, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the 
EU. The scheme provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the 
Operational Programme and the EMFAF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 201,783 . 
8. Duration of the sub sidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of the EMFAF Programme (latest 31 December 2029).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The objective of the Seafood Scaling and New Market Development Scheme is supporting the 
development and scaling in of markets for Irish seafood products, and it is considered to be 
successful in this regard.  
81  SEAFOOD TRAINING SCHEME - EUROPEAN MARITIME FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE 
FUND (EMFAF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Seafood Training Scheme - European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The need for e nhanced training and skills development is a common theme running through the 
seafood sector. The objective of this Scheme is to promote the development of professional 
training, new professional skills and Lifelong Learning. The Seafood Training Scheme wi ll seek to 
develop knowledge, skills and competencies across the Fisheries, Aquaculture and Seafood 
Processing sectors.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financ ed by Ireland 's European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 
(EMFAF) Operational Programme 2021 -2027, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the 
EU. The scheme provides funding to enterprises for projects that are consistent with the 
Operational Programme and the EMFAF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid .  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible , the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 42,525 . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of the EMFAF Programme (latest 31 December 20 29). 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
82  SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES SCHEME  - EUROPEAN MARITIME FISHERIES AND 
AQUACULTURE FUND (EMFAF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Sustainable Fisheries Scheme - European Maritime Fisheries And Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This scheme is specifically designed to assist all those directly involved or s oon to be involved in 
implementing the landing obligation. Particular attention is paid to the promotion of operations 
which integrate producing, processing, and marketing activities of the supply chain, or which 
consist of innovative processes or methods.  This scheme will also support the processing of 
unwanted catches and investment in on -board capital equipment in line with the Scheme.  
The Scheme contains three sub sections to which applications may be made:  
• PART A: Public Interest Projects  
Public Intere st Projects provide grant aid to technical or scientific bodies (recognised by 
the Managing Authority) to undertake projects in the collective interest and benefit of the 
catching sector or a significant part thereof.  
• PART B: Fleet Improvement Projects  
Fleet Improvement Projects provide grant aid to the owners of commercial fishing vessels 
for the purchase of capital equipment.  
• PART C: Quality and Added Value Projects  
Quality and added value projects provide grant aid to groups of fishermen, producer 
organisations, cooperatives and in certain cases processors to undertake projects at fishing 
ports and landing sites and other appropriate locations ashore.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it i s granted ) 
The Scheme is Co -financed by Ireland 's European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 
(EMFAF) Operational Programme 2021 -2027, co -financed by the Government of Ireland and the 
EU. The scheme provides funding to enterprises for projects that ar e consistent with the 
Operational Programme and the EMFAF.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant aid . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via Ireland 's seafood development agency An Bord Iascaigh 
Mhara.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
EUR 1,272,303 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration until the end of the EMFAF Programme (latest 31 December 2029).  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
83  AID FOR THE PAR TICIPATION OF PRODUCERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN 
QUALITY SCHEMES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid for the Participation of Producers of Agricultural Products in Quality Schemes.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To encourage producers of agriculture products to participate in quality schemes . 
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Irish government legislation An Bord B ia Acts 1994 -2004. 
Commission Regulation (EU) No 702/2014 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid is used towards the costs for compulsory measures in relation to the Bord Bia Quality 
Assurance Schemes . 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted  for that subsidy  
Budget of EUR 8 million per annum used towards the costs for compulsory measures in relation to 
the Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme s. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Measure in operation from 01.01.2014 to 31.12.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not applicab le as this Measure does not have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  84  PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS BY BORD BIA  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Promotion of Agricultural Products by Bord Bia.  
2. Period covered  by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Promotion of agricultural products bearing the quality logo of the Bord Bia Quality Assurance 
Scheme .  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
Irish Government legislatio n An Bord Bia Acts 1994 -2004. 
EU Guidelines  for State Aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid is paid in kind to the provider of the promotion measure (advertising agencies, media buyers, 
design agencies, etc.).  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted  for that subsidy  
Annual budget EUR 6 million.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other t ime limits attached to it, including date of 
inception /commencement  
Measure in operation from 07.12.2016 to 31.12.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not applicable as this Measure does not have any impact o n trade.  
85  PROVISION OF SUPPORT (KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND INFORMATION) ACTIONS TO 
SMEs ACTIVE IN THE PRIMARY PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS 
(HORTICULTURE & LIVESTOCK SECTORS)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Provision of Support (Knowledge Transfer and Info rmation) Actions to SMEs Active in the Primary 
Production of Agricultural Products (Horticulture & Livestock Sectors).  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2022. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To enhance the knowledge and skills of SMEs activ e in the primary production of agricultural 
products (horticultural and livestock sector) . 
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
Irish Government legislation An Bord Bia Acts 1994 -2004. 
Commission Regulation (EU) No 702/2014 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid is used towards the organisation of business development support and training courses and 
workshops. Aid is paid to the service providers.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budg eted for that subsidy  
Budget of EUR  1.6m used towards the costs of provision of knowledge transfer and information 
initiative for duration of measure 01.08.2021 to 31.12.2022.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including  date of 
inception /commencement  
Measure in operation from 01.08.2021 to 31.12.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not applicable as this measure does not have any impact on trade.  
86  BREXIT IMPACT LOAN SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Brexit Impact Loan Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This scheme was the successor scheme to the Brexit Loan Scheme and introduced in response to 
the changing access to finance needs of Brexit impacted businesses as a consequence of the 
coincidence in timing of the Brexit implementation with the onset of the COVID -19 pandemic.  This 
scheme was available to eligible businesses (including those in the farm ing and fishing sectors) 
that have been affected by the UK 's withdrawal from the EU.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
The Brexit Impact Loan Scheme was offered by the Governm ent of Ireland, through the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and 
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  Guarantee Facility.  Delivery of the scheme is faci litated by the European Investment Fund 
Agreement Act 2018 (as amended) and the Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic 
Banking Corporation of Ireland) Act 2021 (as amended).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loan.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
This sc heme was available to eligible businesses (including those in the farming and fishing 
sectors) that have been affected by the UK 's withdrawal from the EU.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budg eted for that subsidy.  
 • Loan fund of €330 million.  
 • Loans amounts from €25,000 to a maximum of €1.5 million per eligible applicant.  
 • Loans under this scheme were available for terms of up to six years  
 • Loans unsecured up to EUR 500,000.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 • The Brexit Impact Loan Scheme (BILS) was launched in October 2021 and closed on 
31st December 2022.   
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
None available.  
87  COVID -19 LOAN SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Covid -19 Loan Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• The COVID -19 Loan Scheme ('CLS') was a state-backed loan scheme, offering SMEs, 
including farmers, fishers, food businesses and small mid -caps, to ensure that businesses 
continue to have access to longer term unsecured lending as they deal with the impact of 
the pandemic. As well as working cap ital, loans could be used for investments, including 
opportunities to grow, develop and embrace digital and climate transition.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
• The COVID -19 Loan Scheme  was offered by the Government of Ireland, through the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and 
Employment and the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, supported by the EIB Group's 
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  Agreement Act 2018 as amended) and the Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic 
Banking Corporation of Ireland) Act 2021 (as amended).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loan.  
6. To whom and  how the subsidy is provided  
Loans under this scheme were similar to those offered under the Brexit Impact Loan Scheme, but 
to businesses seeking to innovate, change or adapt in response to the impacts of the pandemic.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
• Loans amounts from €25,000 to a maximum of €1.5 million per eligible applicant.  
• Loans under this scheme were available for terms of up to six years . 
• Loans unsecur ed up to EUR 500,000.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of  
inception/commencement . 
• The CLS was closed at the end of  December 2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the sub sidy  
None available.  
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  2021 & 2022 RETURNS - ZEVI  
1  ELECTRIC VEHICLE PURCHASE GRANT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Electric Vehicle Purchase Grant Scheme.  
• A grant of up to €5,000 is available for qualifying electric vehicles when purchased privately, 
terms and conditions apply.   
• A grant of up to €3,800 is available for qualifying electric vehicles when purchased 
commercially, terms and conditions apply   
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2021 & 2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To increase the uptake of electric vehicles in Ireland.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministerial Approval given in April 2011. Scheme is non statutory.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Grant is provided to vehicle suppliers in respect of new EVs. Suppliers must pass the grant amount 
on as a discount to the vehicle purchaser.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
• A maximum of €5,000 if the vehicle purchaser is a private individual,  
• A maximum of €3,800 if the purchaser is a commercial body.  
8. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing and kept under review.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Since the introduction of the scheme in 2011 to the end of 2021 – 27,546 grant payments have 
been made totalling €130,603,100.  
Since the introduction of the scheme in 2011 to the end of 2022 – 36,228 grant payments have 
been made totalling €172,853,200.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  2  ELECTRIC VEHICLE HOME CHARGER GRANT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Electric Vehicle Home Charger Grant Scheme.  
• A grant of up to €600 is available, towards the purchase and installation of an electric 
vehicle home charger unit, terms and conditions apply.  
2. Period covered  by the notification  
2021 & 2022 . 
3. Policy objective  and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To increase the uptake of electric vehicles in Ireland by supporting home charging infrastructure.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted )  
Ministerial Approval given in 2017.  Scheme is non statutory  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In 2021 a grant was provided to vehicle purchasers in respect of the purchase and installation of a 
home charger. The grant applied to both new and second -hand electric vehicles.  
In 2022, the eligibility was expanded to any individual who had off -street parking.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
A maximum of €600 is available per unit . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception /commence ment 
Ongoing since January 2018 and kept under review.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Since the introduction of the scheme in January 2018 to the end of 2021, 15,484 grant payments 
have been made.  
Since the introduction of the scheme in January 2018 to the end of 2022, 31,783 grant payments 
have been made.  
3  PUBLIC CHARGE POINT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Public Charge Point Scheme.  
• Provides funding to local authorities for the development of on -street public chargers.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  2. Period  covered by the notification  
2021 & 2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To provide support to Local Authorities for the installation of infrastructure which will facilitate 
owners of EVs, who do not have access to a private parking space but rely on parking their 
vehicles on public streets, to charge their EVs near their homes.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministerial Approval giv en in 2019. Scheme is non statutory . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
This funding supports the roll out by local authorities of public charge points for electric vehicles 
and caters mainly for electric vehicle owners who rely on on -street parking as their primary means 
of parking near their homes.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted  for that subsidy  
Grant support is offered for each charge poi nt (i.e. a single EV plug socket). A total of 75% of the 
capital costs will be provided, capped at €5,000 per single charge point.  
Note a charge post may contain two charge points, in which case a charge post would receive up 
to €10,000 per post.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing since September 2019 and kept under review . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Funding has ye t to be drawdown.  
4  ELECTRIC SMALL PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLE (ESPSV) GRANT SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Electric Small Public Service Vehicle (ESPSV) Grant Scheme.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 & 2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To support of the uptake of alternative fuel technology in the public transport fleet . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministerial Approval given in 2017. Scheme is no n statutory.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Grant is provided to directly to consumers in respect of new EVs. Consumers must not purchase 
the vehicle before the grant is awarded and must then provide proof of purchase to draw down the 
grant.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
• A grant of up to €10,000 to support the purchase of a BEV in the taxi/hackney/limousine 
sector with  an additional €2,500 available for those choosing to make their vehicle 
wheelchair accessible.  
• Those scrapping older, more polluting, or high mileage vehicles are now eligible for double 
the normal grant if they make the switch to electric with up to € 20K available for a new BEV, 
€25K for a new wheelchair accessible BEV and €15K for a new wheelchair accessible PHEV.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing and kept under review . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Since the introduction of the scheme in 2018 to the end of 2021 – 790 grant payments have been 
made totalling €13,959,500.  
Since the introduction of the scheme in 2018 to the  end of 2022 – 1,426 grant payments have 
been made totalling €25,859,500.  
5  LOW EMISSION VEHICLE TOLL INCENTIVE (LEVTI) SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Low Emission Vehicle Toll Incentive (LEVTI) Scheme.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification.  The period  to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates 
of the fiscal year should be specified.  
2021 & 2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The LEVTI Sche me plays an important part in encouraging LEV uptake. It has the objective of 
reducing transport emissions and building a climate resilient low carbon transport sector by 2050.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legi slation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministerial Approval given in 2017. Scheme is non statutory.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Discount is issued to customers retrospectively from their tag provider.  
To participate in the Scheme, Eligible Toll Users must meet the following criteria within one of the 
three sub -categories:  
1. Passenger Cars and Light Goods Vehicles;  
2. Small Passen ger Public Services Vehicle (SPSV); or  
3. Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV).  
The scheme refunds vary depending on the toll collection location, the toll transaction time and 
day, the Eligible Vehicle type (i.e. BEV, PHEV, FCEV) and class (i.e. private, light goods  vehicle, 
SPSV and HDV). There is a maximum refund cap of €500 for private vehicles and €1,000 for goods 
vehicles per calendar year.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
BEV and PHEVs qualify for 50% and 25% toll reductions respectively up to a maximum  €500 
annual threshold for private vehicles and a maximum annual threshold of €1,000 for commercial 
vehicles (greater off -peak rates also apply to the M50 toll).  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing and kept under review.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Since the introduction of the scheme in 2018 to the end of 2021, there were 2,205,183 
transactions . 
Since the introduction of the scheme in 2018 to the end of 2022, there were 4 ,219,241 
transactions . 
6  ALTERNATIVELY FUELLED HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE (AFHDV) SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the 
subsidy.  
Alternatively Fuelled Heavy Duty Vehicle (AFHDV) Scheme.  
2. Period covered by th e notification  
2021 & 2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Scheme is intended to help bridge some of the difference in purchase price between 
conventional heavy -duty vehicles (HDVs) and those powered by alternatively fuelled powertrains .  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.14  
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Ministerial Approval given in March 2021. Scheme is non statutory.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Applicants purchasing AFHDVs apply to the scheme before vehicle purchase. A letter of offer is 
issued from TII at which point, the applicant may proceed with vehicle purchase. The applicant 
then request grant draw d own.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
To accord with EU State Aid rules, grant levels under the Scheme are calculated as a percentage of 
the difference in price betwe en a conventionally -fueled diesel HDV and its alternatively -fueled 
equivalent. Maximum grant levels for eligible vehicles depend on the size of the enterprise 
applying for the grant. €3m was allocated to the scheme in 2021 and again in 2022.  
8. Duration of th e subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Ongoing and kept under review.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Since the introduction of the scheme in 2021 to th e end of 2021 – Applications for funding for 
37 vehicles . 
Since the introduction of the scheme in 2021 to the end of 2022 – Applications for funding for 
53 vehicles . 
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