More than 45% of fodder scheme spent in Co Cork
Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has released data based on the location of the co-ops, marts and other approved agencies through which the scheme operated.
Of the €2,392,035 paid out to date, €1,089,628 was in Co Cork. The other main locations were Cavan (€267,758); Sligo (€182,641); Kilkenny (€180,065); Kerry (€153,485); and Tipperary (€110,406). No 2013 fodder transport scheme spending occurred in Laois, Longford, Louth, Waterford, or Wexford. Total expenditure is expected to be about €2.8 million.
