Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 27 Jun 2000

Vol. 522 No. 2

Written Answers. - Grant Payments.

Donal Carey

Question:

152 Mr. D. Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the plans if any, he has to re-introduce drainage grants for farmers who have experienced flooding for the first time in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18144/00]

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

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