Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Apr 1995

Vol. 451 No. 8

Written Answers. - Farm Improvement Programme.

Edward Nealon

Question:

246 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the current average delay in the payment of farm development services grants from the time the documentation leaves the District Office to the issuing of the cheque; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7583/95]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry (Mr. Yates)

The average processing time between receipt of the application from the District Office and payment of the grant is currently averaging six to eight weeks for the Farm Improvement Programme and four to six weeks for the other on-farm investment schemes.