Direct Payment Schemes.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 May 2005

Wednesday, 11 May 2005

Questions (178)

Donal Moynihan

Question:

222 Mr. D. Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of clients of her Department being paid by direct credit system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15589/05]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

A total of 62,360 clients of my Department, including staff members, are paid by direct credit to a bank account. We are actively promoting payment by direct credit to all client groups.