Rural Environment Protection Scheme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 January 2008

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Questions (807)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

873 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her proposals to resolve the ongoing issue between her Department and persons (details supplied) in County Kildare in regard to refund of REP scheme due to the unusual circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2031/08]

Written answers

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

The REPS agreement in question was between the Department and a third party, not the person named. My officials wrote to the third party concerned earlier this month. They will now seek a meeting with this party in an effort to bring the matter to a conclusion.