Installation aid provision in CAP must be used, says Macra president

Macra president Kieran O’Dowd has called upon Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to deliver on imminent CAP reforms by reintroducing an installation aid package in Ireland.

Speaking at last night’s launch of Macra na Feirme’s Rally weekend, Mr O’Dowd said a new installation aid package would give a vital lift to young trained farmers in setting up in the industry for the long haul.

“Under Pillar II of the recently concluded CAP negotiations, there is explicit provision made for installation aid,” he said.