565. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will spend the total amount of the fuel support scheme €100 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46874/26]

My Department has introduced the Fuel Income Support Scheme as a targeted income support to assist farmers and agricultural/forestry contractors facing unprecedented increases in fuel costs.

Separate schemes have been put in place to support fishers and specialist horticultural growers.

In total €100 million funding has been made available to support these agri-food and marine sectors.

As processing of applications under the various schemes is still ongoing it is not possible at this time to confirm the total payment amount across all three schemes.