(Limerick West) asked the Minister for Agriculture the amount collected by way of levies by CBF from farmers in each of the years 1980, 1981, 1982 and for the first three months of this year.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - CBF Levies.
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The amounts collected by CBF by way of levies are as follows:
|
1980 (15 months accounting period (October 1979 — December 1980) |
£1,415,926 |
|
1981 |
£818,576 |
|
1982 |
£973,548 |
|
1983 (January — March) |
£299,915 |
(Limerick West): Could the Minister outline how this money is utilised?
It is utilised for the payment of the costs incurred by our veterinary section officials. It does not completely cover their costs, other grants in aid are also provided.