Séamus Cullimore
Question:356 Mr. Cullimore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the present position regarding extra EC funding for Teagasc; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Teagasc Funding.
The position is that Teagasc are, at present, in receipt of substantial EC funding for various activities. These activities, expected amounts in 1992 and the lead Department for each programme of activity are as follows:
|
Activity |
Amount |
Department |
|
£million |
||
|
(1) ESF training |
7.5 |
Labour |
|
(2) OPRD (FEOGA) |
1.0 |
Agriculture and Food |
|
(3) STRIDE (ERDF) |
0.25 |
Marine |
|
(4) Department of Energy |
0.26 |
Energy |
|
(5) Forestry |
0.5 |
Energy |
|
Total |
9.51 |
In the event of further EC funding becoming available I will make every effort to have Teagasc's allocation increased.