John Ellis
Question:224 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farmers that received payments from his Department in 2000, 2001 and 2002. [1297/03]
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
John Ellis
Question:226 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the average payment by his Department to farmers under EU funded schemes in 2000, 2001 and 2002. [1299/03]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 and 226 together.
The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following schedule.
|
Year |
Total Direct Payments to Farmers (national & EU funded)€000 |
No. of Farmers Based on Area Aid applications submitted |
Average Payment(€) |
|
2000 |
1,284,195 |
130,052 |
9,874 |
|
2001 |
1,339,972 |
128,989 |
10,388 |
|
2002 |
1,600,000 Estimated figure |
127,088 (Estimated) |
12,589 (Estimated) |