2603. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to increase combined supports in the suckler scheme to move towards €300 per cow in the upcoming budget.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57267/26]

In advance of the Budget 2027 negotiations, I will engage extensively with agri-food stakeholders. All pre-Budget submissions are taken into consideration in developing proposals for the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation on expenditure.

It would not be appropriate to comment in advance of the 2027 Budget on any matters that might be the subject of Budget 2027 decisions.