Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine of Ireland

03/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/25/2024 04:08

Department to hold nationwide series of in-person Farmer Clinics for BISS 2024 and other area related schemes

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today announced a series of in-person Farmer Clinics to assist farmers in making their applications online for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based schemes.

The BISS Farmer Clinics will take place from 10am-4.30pm and staff from the Department will provide one-to-one support to assist farmers to submit their scheme applications well in advance of the closing date of 15th May 2024. These clinics have proved very popular in past years with farmers.

In total, 17 Farmer Clinics are scheduled (see full list below or at www.gov.ie/agriculture/events ) and offer an opportunity for farmers to be supported by Department staff in making a range of applications related to area-based support schemes, such as BISS. These clinics are particularly useful for farmers who do not have an FAS approved advisor to assist them with their application.

Venue Date Times
Ennis - The Woodstock Hotel Tuesday 2nd April 10am - 4.30pm
Oranmore - The Maldron Hotel Wednesday 3rd April 10am - 4.30pm
Athlone - The Sheraton Hotel Tuesday 9th April 10am - 4.30pm
Tuam - Ard Rí House Hotel Wednesday 10th April 10am - 4.30pm
Ballina - Great National Hotel Thursday 11th April 10am - 4.30pm
Enniscorthy - Riverside Park Hotel Tuesday 16th April 10am - 4.30pm
Killarney - Randles Hotel Wednesday 17th April 10am - 4.30pm
Limerick - DAFM Offices, Raheen Thursday 18th April 10am - 4.30pm
Navan - Newgrange Hotel Tuesday 23rd April 10am - 4.30pm
Carndonagh - UNit 10 Spraoi agus Spórt, Supervalu Wednesday 24th April 10am - 4.30pm
Donegal Town - Central Hotel Thursday 25th April 10am - 4.30pm
Carrickmacross - Shirley Arms Hotel Wednesday 1st May 10am - 4.30pm
Cavan - DAFM Offices Thursday 2nd May 10am - 4.30pm
Clonmel - Minella Hotel Tuesday 7th May 10am - 4.30pm
Mitchelstown - Firgrove Hotel Wednesday 8th May 10am - 4.30pm
Clonakilty - DAFM Offices Thursday 9th May 10am - 4.30pm

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Notes for Editors

The EU's common agricultural policy (CAP) is a partnership between society and agriculture that ensures a stable supply of food, safeguards farmers' income, protects the environment and keeps rural areas vibrant. EU countries implement the CAP at national level with a CAP Strategic Plan for the period 2023-2027.

The Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) is designed to provide a direct income support to Irish farmers to underpin their continued sustainability and viability. BISS is funded by the EU.

For more information, visit www.gov.ie/cap