€121.6m in Agri payments for Cavan/Monaghan in 2025
The funding forms part of a €2.18 billion national package supporting farmers and fishers across the country.
€121.6m in Agriculture payments for Cavan/Monaghan throughout 2025 – Senator Gallagher
Fianna Fáil Senator Robbie Gallagher has welcomed over €121.6m in payments for Cavan/Monaghan from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine during 2025.
The funding forms part of a €2.18 billion national package supporting farmers and fishers across the country.
Gallagher said the payments are vital for rural and coastal communities:
“As we reach the end of 2025, it is crucial to recognise the importance of continued, targeted support for farmers and fishers, particularly in coastal and at-risk areas. These payments are not just financial supports; they are an investment in the future of rural and coastal Ireland.
“Farmers and fishers are under growing pressure from climate change, rising costs and market uncertainty. In marginal and coastal areas, these challenges are intensified by isolation and limited alternative employment. Sustained support is essential to protect livelihoods and community viability.”
The Senator added:
“In Fianna Fáil we are committed to protecting family farm incomes and supporting generational renewal, with 2025 funding helping farmers maintain productive and environmentally sustainable practices. For fishers, the funding supports small-scale fleets, improves safety, encourages diversification and sustains coastal economies.
He also acknowledged the work of party colleague Minister Dooley, highlighting the Seafood Development Programme 2021–2027, which includes 11 schemes providing €21.9 million in support to the fisheries, aquaculture and processing sectors.
In addition, over €26.6 million has been invested in 2025 through the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Programme which is a phased programme for the infrastructural development of Ireland’s publicly owned Fishery Harbours.
Concluding, Gallagher said Cavan and Monaghan has benefited from significant investment in 2025 and expressed confidence that further supports will follow in 2026.
“Farmers and fishers are custodians of our land and seas, producing world-class food while sustaining rural and coastal communities. Continued and expanded funding is vital to protect livelihoods, maintain population levels and keep food production rooted in local knowledge and tradition.”
“Fianna Fáil is committed to supporting family farm incomes, generation renewal and the fishers by ensuring the importance of their work and need for support is not understated or underfunded.