asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of applications, if any, received for the reintroduced farm installation grants; if he will allow any latitude in relation to the commencement date for said grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Farm Installation Grant Applications.
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Applications for installation aid under the arrangements announced in the budget can be accepted only when the details of the new measure have been drawn up and cleared by the EC Commission. It is my intention that the aid should be backdated to 1 April 1987. I shall announce the terms of the new scheme at the earliest possible date.