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Local Public Representative for Cork North West Region

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Dairy and Beef Farmers in Cork to get Payments through Dairy Beef Scheme – O’Shea

Feb 23, 2026

Dairy and Beef Farmers in Cork to get Payments through Dairy Beef Scheme – O’Shea

Payments worth over 1.5 million have commenced to farmers in Cork through the Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme.

 

John Paul O’Shea TD for Cork North West welcomes the announcement saying “This funding announcement underlines Fine Gael’s commitment to backing beef and dairy farmers in Cork with practical schemes delivering real value for families.

 

“Payment of €20 per eligible calf (up to a maximum of 50 calves per applicant herd) will be made to eligible participants. These payments will be visible in farmers bank accounts in the coming days.”

 

In total, over €5.98 million has commenced issuing to some 9,175 participating farmers, supporting 299,839 dairy beef calves. This payment represents a 17.4% increase in the number of calves supported in scheme year 1. 

 

Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon commented: “The issuing of payments under the Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme supports both dairy and beef farmers who recognise the benefits from the greater integration of the beef and dairy herds that this scheme supports.

 

“The Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme will reopen for applications in April 2026 for new applicants, but farmers who applied in 2024 or 2025 do not need to reapply as their participation in the scheme will automatically continue”.

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