Pádraic McCormack
Question:244 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the total grant to Bord na gCon for 1999, 2000 and 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13969/01]
Written Answers - Bord na gCon.
The total grant-in-aid paid to Bord na gCon in 1999, 2000 and 2001 is as follows:
|
Year |
Amount |
|
1999 |
£5.242m |
|
2000 |
£6.500m |
|
2001* |
£4.500m |
*Under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Bill, 2001, I propose to provide a further £9.276 million to Bord na gCon this year in addition to the £4.5 million grant-in-aid already allocated.