Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 10 Oct 1995

Vol. 456 No. 6

Written Answers. - Grant Eligibility Review.

Michael Creed

Question:

179 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the plans, if any, he has to review the regulations governing eligibility for suckler cow grants as they relate to small scale milk producers; and if he will consider raising the threshold to 30,000 gallons. [14522/95]

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

The current eligibility requirement for small scale milk producers is laid down in EU regulations and can only change by a decision of the Council of Ministers.

The premium arrangements are to be reviewed next year and any suggestions for changes will be taken into consideration at that stage.