asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will give an estimate of the number of jobs lost through the suspension of the farm modernisation scheme earlier this year in (i) the agricultural services industry, (ii) drainage contracting and (iii) building firms.
Written Answers. - Farm Modernisation Scheme.
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No reliable estimates can be furnished. As drainage grants remain available under the Farm Modernisation Scheme no losses in that sector could be attributed to the modifications to the scheme.