IT system not yet in place for ash dieback scheme, says Hackett
The compensation package, which is expected to help around 6,000 farmers, should be in place before the end of the year.
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The compensation package, which is expected to help around 6,000 farmers, should be in place before the end of the year.
A member of the Seanad has said that the "electoral cycle" has helped to progress a new scheme on ash dieback.
An action plan to provide additional supports for farmers with forestry impacted by ash dieback disease has been approved by the government today.
Currently BCPs in Ireland are located in Dublin and Rosslare.
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