Grant Payments.

Wednesday, 26 September 2007

Questions (556)

Michael Ring

Question:

655 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will allow a person (details supplied) in County Mayo to qualify for the newer higher rate of installation aid grant. [20039/07]

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Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Mary Coughlan)

The higher rate of grant under the Installation Aid Scheme is available to eligible applicants set-up in farming for the first time between 1 May and 31 December 2006 provided they meet the relevant conditions of the Scheme.

The person concerned is an applicant under the Installation Aid Scheme. He was set-up in farming for the first time on 4 February 2006; consequently the higher grant rate does not apply.