Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Jun 1999

Vol. 506 No. 2

Written Answers. - Rural Environment Protection Scheme.

Willie Penrose

Question:

188 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a medical certificate submitted on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath was not accepted as a force majeure reason for his withdrawal from the REP scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15164/99]

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh)

Unfortunately long-term incapacity of the spouse of a REP scheme beneficiary is not acceptable in the context of force majeure provisions.