Departmental Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 September 2011

Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Questions (401)

Michael Creed

Question:

443 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when approval will issue for the first tranche of applicants for grant aid for sheep fencing and mobile handling units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24941/11]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Simon Coveney)

My Department has already commenced the issue of approvals to applicants under the Sheep Fencing/Handling Scheme. The process of issuing approvals to all eligible applicants is well advanced and will be completed as quickly as possible in the next few weeks.