asked the Minister for Agriculture the estimated numbers of farmers in County Limerick who will qualify for the new farm investment scheme; when application forms will be available; and the length of time required for grant approval under the scheme.
Written Answers. - Farm Improvement Programme.
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It is estimated that approximately 5,000 farmers in County Limerick could qualify for the new farm improvement programme.
Application forms are now available from local ACOT offices. Applications will be dealt with as they arise. It is not expected that there will be any significant delay in dealing with applications and every effort will be made to have approvals issued as quickly as possible.