EU Commission extends state aid for National Forestry Programme
The European Commission has agreed to an extension of the state aid approval for Ireland’s National Forestry Programme for 2021.
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with responsibility for forestry, Pippa Hackett has acknowledged the importance of the extension.
“This is good news which will provide assurance to those who wish to apply for grants under the current forestry programme,” Minister Hackett said.
“The extension was necessary as there were delays in issuing new EU guidelines for state aid in the agriculture and forestry sector, but this gives legal certainty for the continuation of the programme.”
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The European Commission has agreed to an extension of the state aid approval for Ireland’s National Forestry Programme for 2021.
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Pippa Hackett has welcomed the news which will provide assurance to those who wish to apply for grants under the current forestry programme.
Minister Hackett said: “This approval gives legal certainty for the continuation of the programme. This extended period gives us a much needed opportunity to look afresh at forestry in Ireland.
“We know we need to build and improve on the existing model to provide ecosystem services, income, jobs and recreational opportunities, as well as contributing to our challenging environmental goals.”
Minister Pippa Hackett welcomes extension of state aid for National Forestry Programme
The Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for Forestry, Senator Pippa Hackett has welcomed the news that the EU Commission has agreed to an extension of the state aid approval for the Ireland’s National Forestry Programme for 2021.
Acknowledging the importance of the extension, the Minister said, “This is good news which will provide assurance to those who wish to apply for grants under the current forestry programme. The extension was necessary as there were delays in issuing new EU guidelines for state aid in the agriculture and forestry sector, but this gives legal certainty for the continuation of the programme. I am pleased to have secured it in time for 2021 and I would like to thank the Commission for agreeing to my request for an extension.”