Bernard J. Durkan
Question:140 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if all payments under the various schemes available to farmers are up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9955/00]
Vol. 517 No. 3
140 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if all payments under the various schemes available to farmers are up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9955/00]
The service delivery target dates as set out in the Quality Service Action Plan 1998-2000 for the main direct payment and market support schemes, including the headage and premium schemes, the suckler cow premium scheme, the special beef premium scheme, the extensification premium scheme and beef export refunds, are being met. Some backlogs exist at present in the processing of applications under the rural environment protection scheme and the scheme of early retirement from farming.