Information meetings on implementation of cap reform

Minister Simon Coveney yesterday, Monday, that his department will hold a series of 14 regional information meetings in relation to CAP implementation, from Monday March 9 to Tuesday March 31.

The purpose of the meetings is to provide information to farmers on future requirements in relation to the Basic Payment Scheme under Pillar I and the GLAS scheme under Pillar II of the CAP.

“This is an important opportunity for farmers to inform themselves on how the key elements of the new CAP reform arrangements will operate,” said the minister. “They will have an opportunity to obtain information and advice in relation to the new Basic Payment Scheme, National Reserve, Greening and the new GLAS agri-environmental scheme.

“In the case of greening and online applications, farmers will also be facilitated in obtaining advice on a one-to-one basis from Department staff, which will be available during the afternoons at the same venues.”

 

Venues next week:

Monday 9 March, Radisson Blu, Letterkenny, 8pm

Tuesday March 10, Hodson Bay, Athlone, 8pm

Wednesday March 11, Knightsbridge Hotel, Trim 8pm

Thursday March 12, Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, 8pm

Friday March 13, Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny, 8pm

It is intended to hold further meetings in Wexford, Tipperary, Cork, Killarney, Limerick, Galway, Castlebar, Sligo and Cavan (details to follow).