Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 3 Feb 1998

Vol. 486 No. 3

Written Answers. - Sheep Housing Grants.

Ivan Yates

Question:

124 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will reintroduce grants for sheep housing in any format; if there will be provision for grant assistance to those who had storm damage relating to these farm buildings over this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2512/98]

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh)

There are no proposals at present to reintroduce grants for sheep housing. My Department does not have any specific funds available for the purpose of dealing with damage caused to farm buildings by storms over the course of this winter.