Support scheme announced for farmers in the Cooley Peninsula

Extensive damage was done to agricultural lands, fencing and gateways in addition to stored fodder and fertiliser.

A support scheme for farmers in the Cooley Peninsula of north Louth has been announced.

At the end of October into early November 2023, there was an exceptional storm in the Cooley Peninsula which resulted in extensive damage to agricultural lands, fencing and gateways in addition to stored fodder and fertiliser.

The scheme will provide financial assistance to farmers towards the costs relating to: restoration of agricultural land; loss/damage to fodder/fertiliser; repair/replacement to damaged fencing/gateways, farm roadways, and lane ways.

Announcing the scheme, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said:  “While the impact of the weather event was in a relatively small part of the Cooley Peninsula, the damage caused was significant. This scheme is a critical support to the farmers of that region.

"This support scheme will assist farmers to make good the damage caused to lands, infrastructure and assist with any loss of feed and fertiliser that may have occurred.

“I would encourage impacted farmers to apply and provide any necessary supporting documents to allow the applications to be processed in a timely manner.” 

Application packs will be posted to those farmers who have already made themselves known to the Department of Agriculture in the coming days.

For those farmers who have not yet contacted the department, application forms and terms and conditions are available on the department’s website. 

Application forms must be submitted by July 31.