Rory O'Hanlon
Question:111 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the amount of FEOGA aid granted to counties Cavan and Monaghan in 1996; and the amount allocated to each county in this regard in 1997. [6436/97]
Written Answers. - Grant Aid.
The following is the position for 1996:
|
Cavan |
Monaghan |
|
|
£ million |
£ million |
|
|
Headage/Premia Forestry and Various Farm Grant Schemes |
31.105 |
23.476 |
|
Approvals Issued for FEOGA Assisted Projects including OPARDF |
0.229 |
2.012 |
The Leader group in Cavan-Monaghan was allocated £2.767 million for the period 1995-9.
As regards 1997, funds are not allocated on a county basis. The payment of grants or issue of approvals is dependent on the number of applications or satisfactory completion of works etc.