Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 July 2010
388 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will clarify the requirement of farmers to attain the higher rate of grant for forestry planting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30363/10]
View answerAn applicant for the farmer rate of forestry premium must be engaged in farming activities within the State and must own, lease or be involved in the joint management of at least 3 hectares of an agricultural holding. In addition, the applicant must supply evidence of farming activity in one of the following forms:- an active REPS number, herd number, registration number under the disease eradication schemes or other Department scheme or documentary evidence that at least 25% of income was derived from farming in the State in the year of completion of the plantation.
