Poultry producers get compensation

A total of 108 applications were successful under the compensation measures introduced for poultry producers due to the fall-off in consumption arising from concerns in regard to avian influenza.

This was revealed by Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan in a written reply to a Dáil query by Fine Gael TD Seymour Crawford, who had asked if the amount of compensation was sufficient to help the industry survive.

“All applications have been processed and payments are currently taking place. We expect a total of some €469,000 to be paid. I am satisfied that the scheme is of assistance to eligible applicants,” she said.