John Ellis
Question:561 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the amount of money collected from the 5 per cent administration charge on forestry grants in each of the years 1992 to 1995; the way in which this charge was collected from farmers, private forestry and State companies respectively; the date on which the removal of this charge became effective; the reason for removal of this charge; and if removal of this charge was linked to concerns and-or representations regarding the possible illegality of the charge under EU regulations. [1139/96]