The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., today extended the closing date for the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) and outlined plans for further supports to assist farmers in making their BEAM applications online.
The online application process was opened on August 19th and was scheduled to close on Sunday, September 8th but this has been extended to midnight on Sunday, September 15th.
“I am delighted to see that a large number of farmers have already applied online for this key support.” Minister Creed said.
“Some 20,000 farmers have already submitted their applications but there are over 70,000 farmers who are potentially eligible for a payment and I have decided to extend the deadline to facilitate applications from as many of these as possible.”
“I also want to ensure that my Department is in a position to make payments to applicants at the earliest possible date and therefore I would urge eligible farmers to make their application by the new deadline.”
In addition to the deadline extension, the Minister also announced a number of online clinics that his Department will be provided in the run-up to the closing date.
Contact the Department:
- 076 1064424 in relation to queries on registering for www.agfood.ie – for example queries on lost passwords, how to register etc., or;
- 076 1064420 in relation to queries on actually completing the BEAM application once registered here or to enquire about the one-to-one clinics.
“I am keenly aware that all farmers are dealing with very challenging circumstances at present and, in particular, beef farmers.”
“This scheme will provide some additional income support and I encourage anyone who is eligible to apply.”
The Department offices in Portlaoise, Co. Laois will also have a team available to meet with farmers every weekday from now until the BEAM closing date.
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September 2019 – Clinic Dates and Locations
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Date |
Time |
Venue |
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Thursday, September 5th |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
Jackson Hotel, Ballybofey County Donegal |
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Thursday, September 5th |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
The Brehon Hotel, Muckrows, Rd, Killarney, County Kerry |
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Friday, September 6th |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
The TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, County Mayo |
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Friday, September 6th |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
Castle Hotel, Main Street, Sleveen East, Macroom, County Cork |
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Monday, September 9th |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
Four Seasons Hotel, Coolshannagh, Monaghan, County Monaghan |
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Monday, September 9th |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
Twin Trees Hotel, Downhill Rd, Knocknalyre, Ballina, County Mayo |
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Tuesday, September 10th |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
Dept. Of Agriculture Food & the Marine Offices, Drumshanbo. County Leitrim |
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Tuesday, September 10th |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
The Ard Rí Hotel, Milltown Road, Tuam, County Galway |
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Wednesday, September 11th |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
Dept. Of Agriculture Food & the Marine Offices, Farnham St. County Cavan |
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Wednesday, September 11th |
10.00am to 2.00pm |
Treacys West County Hotel, Limerick Road, Ennis, County Clare |
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Wednesday, September 11th |
4.00pm to 8.00pm |
Kilmurry Lodge Hotel. County Limerick |
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Thursday, September 12th |
10.00am to 2.00pm |
Hannon’s Hotel, Athlone Road, Acres, Roscommon, County Roscommon |
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Thursday, September 12th |
4.00pm to 8.00pm |
The Mullingar Park Hotel, Dublin Rd, Mullingar, County Westmeath |
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Thursday, September 12th |
10.00am to 4.00pm |
Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, County Cork |
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Friday, September 13th |
12.00pm to 4.00pm |
County Arms Hotel, Birr. County Offaly |
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Friday, September 13th |
12.00pm to 4.00pm |
Dept. Of Agriculture Food & the Marine Offices, Johnstown Castle County Cavan |
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