Disadvantaged Areas Scheme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 October 2004

Wednesday, 13 October 2004

Questions (68)

Seymour Crawford

Question:

69 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a proposal has been prepared by her Department on the extension of severely handicapped status to the remainder of County Monaghan; if the proposal was submitted to Brussels; and when she expects a decision. [24507/04]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

Preparation of a proposal to extend the status to the remainder of County Monaghan is well advanced in my Department. It requires the compilation of a considerable amount of technical data and, when completed, I will ensure that it is progressed quickly.