Coveney prioritises CAP and Rural Development Programme

A critical and exciting time lies ahead for the agri-food sector, Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney told the Dáil when outlining his priorities for the remainder of his term in office.

In a written reply to Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen, Mr Coveney said the coming year will see the transition to the new Common Agricultural Policy.

It will also see the roll-out of the Rural Development Programme which will deliver a vital injection of strategic investment into rural communities and provide essential supports for family farms.