Michael Finucane
Question:155 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a REP scheme inspection will take place for a person (detailed supplied) in County Limerick. [10821/98]
Written Answers. - Rural Environment Protection Scheme.
The person concerned has lodged a fourth year application under the REP scheme. The compliance inspection' which must be carried out before the application can be processed, will take place within the next week or so.
Michael Finucane
Question:156 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will provide two inspectors to replace those who have transferred in view of the fact a considerable backlog of work has built up with only one inspector responsible for REP scheme inspections. [10825/98]
I am only aware of one vacancy, at district superintendent level, in the Limerick farm development service office. I have arranged for this vacancy to be filled with effect from Friday 8 May next.
I am not aware of any significant backlog in REPS inspections in the Limerick area.