Organic Farming

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 November 2010

Thursday, 4 November 2010

Questions (25)

Mary Upton

Question:

25 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of grant aid paid to organic farmers under the REP scheme for the years 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40642/10]

Written answers

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

The amount of grant aid paid to organic farmers under the REP scheme in 2009 amounted to €452,924 while the amount paid to date in 2010 amounts to €1,900,780.