Waste Management.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2005

Tuesday, 22 March 2005

Questions (401)

Seamus Kirk

Question:

401 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will consider applying to the European Commission for authorisation to increase the farm waste management grants scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9018/05]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

Consultations are ongoing with the European Commission on the action programme for the implementation of the nitrates directive in Ireland. Any changes to the existing farm waste management scheme can only be considered in the light of the outcome to these consultations.