asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will provide grant aid under the western drainage scheme to individuals as well as to co-operatives for the purchase of drainage equipment.
Written Answers. - Western Drainage Scheme.
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In accordance with the terms of Directive 78/628/EEC on which the western drainage scheme is based grant aid towards the purchase of land drainage machinery may be given only to registered agricultural co-operatives. Individuals do not therefore qualify for this aid.