Denis Naughten
Question:22 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action he is taking to reduce red tape in agriculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9061/03]
Vol. 564 No. 3
22 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action he is taking to reduce red tape in agriculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9061/03]
I am fully committed to providing services in an efficient, effective and user-friendly manner and this has been highlighted in a series of customer service action plans. In that context, application forms and scheme terms and conditions are reviewed regularly in consultation with the farm organisations and have been simplified to the greatest degree possible. Considerable investment has been made in information technology which has greatly facilitated that process.