asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if any scheme is being formulated or being considered in his Department to replace and improve on the heifer grant scheme.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Heifer Grant Scheme.
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At the request of the National Agricultural Council, I am looking into the possibility of a new scheme to expand cattle production when the present Calved Heifer Scheme ends. At this stage I cannot say what conclusions will be reached on this matter which is likely to be the subject of further discussion in the Council.