Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2008
546 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the numbers who were affected by the suspension of the farm improvement scheme on 23 October 2007 nationally and in Waterford; the amount of the €79 million granted that remains; the number of applicants he envisages this balance will cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32130/08]
View answer12,675 applications were received under the Farm Improvement Scheme prior to its suspension on 31 October 2007 of which 487 were received in County Waterford. These applications are currently being processed up to the level of funding available. €0.014 million was spent nationally under the Scheme in 2007 whilst, to date in 2008, expenditure has been €6.518 million.
547 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive their payment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32141/08]
View answerThe claim for payment lodged by the person concerned is being processed by my Department. I would expect that payment will be made in the near future provided that the claim is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Scheme.
