Tom Hayes
Question:496 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to reduce forestry premiums in budget 2012. [31412/11]
View answerTuesday, 25 October 2011
Questions (475, 476, 477)
Written answers
Funding for forestry in 2012 is, like every other item in my Department's budget, subject to the outcome of the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure and will be determined in the context of ongoing discussions on the framing of the 2012 Budget. I am committed however to achieving the highest possible level of funding for forestry, to ensure a sustainable and viable industry.
Paul Connaughton
Question:497 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received an area-based payment; when same will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31413/11]
View answerAn application under the 2011 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 16 May 2011, processing of which is now complete, thereby allowing payment to issue to the applicant on 17 October.
Paul Connaughton
Question:498 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received an area-based payment; when payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31414/11]
View answerAn application under the 2011 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 15 April 2011, processing of which is now complete, thereby allowing payment to the person named on 21 October.