Farm Retirement Scheme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2008

Tuesday, 1 July 2008

Questions (332)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

400 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farm retirement pension applications currently on hand; the number approved in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25970/08]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

The 2007-2013 Early Retirement Scheme was launched on 13 June 2007. A total of 176 cases have been approved for payment under this Scheme and a further 131 cases are currently being processed by my Department.