€55m windblow scheme opens for storm-hit forest owners

Agriculture minister Martin Heydon said the scheme would provide critical financial support to private forest owners dealing with the aftermath of severe storm damage in 2025

Michael Healy-Rae salutes protesters after resigning from Government last week. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins

Applications have opened for a €55m support scheme aimed at restoring forests damaged by storms Darragh and Éowyn, with affected owners now able to apply through the Department of Agriculture’s online iNET system.

Announcing the launch, agriculture minister Martin Heydon said the Reconstitution Scheme for Windblown Forests would provide critical financial support to private forest owners dealing with the aftermath of severe storm damage in 2025.