Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 17 Feb 2000

Vol. 514 No. 5

Written Answers. - Land Drainage.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

146 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the assistance, if any, available to a person (details supplied) in County Meath to facilitate drainage of his lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4778/00]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (Mr. Walsh)

There is currently no scheme in operation to grant aid the drainage of agricultural lands and there are no plans to introduce such a scheme.