(Limerick-West) asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will include borrowings made for the housing of poultry as part of the Government interest subsidy scheme.
Written Answers. - Interest Subsidy Scheme.
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The interest subsidy provided for in recent schemes is subject to EEC Directive 159/72 in regard to aid for on-farm investment. As this directive excludes aid for investment in poultry, it is not possible to extend the subsidy to cover borrowings for poultry housing.