Mayo Landslide.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2004

Tuesday, 29 June 2004

Questions (120)

Enda Kenny

Question:

118 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has finalised his proposals to compensate farmers affected by a landslide at Dooncarton, north Mayo; if a package of €100,000 was promised in respect of this in March 2004; if he has decided on its allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19387/04]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh)

The guidelines for this scheme have been drawn up and application forms have been prepared. However, the scheme requires formal EU approval as a state aid before it can proceed. My Department is maintaining close liaison with the European Commission on this and I expect that approval will be forthcoming shortly.