asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state (a) the number of applications received under the farm improvements scheme in respect of County Waterford; (b) the total number of schemes approved and carried out, and (c) the total amount expended in each of the years 1944 to 1949.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Farm Improvements Scheme.
As the reply to the Deputy's question is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Leas-Chinn Chomhairle, to have it circulated in the Official Report.
The following table gives the particulars required:—
FARM IMPROVEMENTS SCHEME.
COUNTY WATERFORD.
|
Scheme Season |
No. of Applications Received |
No. of Applications Approved |
No. of Grants Earned |
Total Amount of Grants Paid |
|
£ |
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|
1943/44 |
998 |
947 |
642 |
7,098 |
|
1944/45 |
1,195 |
1,016 |
753 |
6,771 |
|
1945/46 |
573 |
534 |
402 |
3,949 |
|
1946/47 |
710 |
680 |
380 |
3,625 |
|
1947/48 |
658 |
611 |
444 |
4,655 |
|
1948/49 |
442 |
401 |
287 |
3,423 |