Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 4 Feb 1997

Vol. 474 No. 3

Written Answers. - Setaside Land.

Peter Barry

Question:

264 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the proportion of Irish farming land which has been taken out of production in view of the setaside scheme; the amount being paid annually to support the measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3011/97]

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

Setaside land in 1996 represented less than 0.1 per cent of Irish farming land. Some £7.98 million was spent in relation to this land.