4 local food processing plants are set to receive over €14.8 million (€14,892,883) to diversify in light of Brexit.
There are 22 projects nationally that will benefit from under this €70 million Capital Investment Scheme.
In Cavan McCarren Meats, will receive €3,995,964 with Liffey Meats, in Ballyjamesduff allocated €4,980,000.
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In Monaghan, Kepak in Ballybay is set to receive €916,919 while Silver Hill Foods in Emyvale have been granted the most locally at €5million.
Deputy Niamh Smyth welcomed the news stating she has no doubt this funding will assist in gaining new markets to sell our Irish produce:
