Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2008
550 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, further to Parliamentary Question No. 593 of 8 July 2008, the steps being taken to recover this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35910/08]
View answerGrant aid of €65,280 was paid to the company in question in July 2005. It is a condition of the award of this grant aid that the beneficiary must not dispose of the equipment without the written authorisation of my Department, or abandon the investment, for a period of four years from the date of payment.
The company has indicated that it will not dispose of the equipment in question and that its future use is under review. In the light of this response the Department is considering whether the grant should be recovered.
551 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a slatted shed grant will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35916/08]
View answerThe claim for payment lodged by the person named 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.
552 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding young farmers who have completed and passed the course for the grant under the farm installation aid prior to his decision to abolish the scheme; if these farmers will receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35926/08]
View answerAll fully completed applications made under the Young Farmers' Installation Scheme and received by my Department up to and including 14 October 2008 will be processed and if in order, payment will be made.
