asked the Minister for Agriculture the reason the helicopter scheme has not been introduced in the Connemara area this year; and if he will give the total cost of the scheme last year.
Written Answers. - Connemara Helicopter Scheme.
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I understand that works approved in 1986 under the mountain and hill pasture improvement scheme did not go ahead because of a problem over the cost of helicopter hire. Grant aid is available towards fertilisers but no grant is payable for helicopter costs. No grant assistance was paid in 1985 in the Connemara area.