Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2012
437 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of applications received in 2008 under the young farmers installation aid scheme and the early retirement scheme; the number of applications that were approved for payment under each scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6902/12]
View answer774 applications were received under the Young Farmers' Installation Scheme during the period from 1 January 2008 until the date of suspension of the Scheme for new applications on 14 October 2008. Of these, 698 have been approved for payment under the Scheme. 328 applications were received under the Early Retirement Pension Scheme from 1 January 2008 until the date of suspension of the Scheme for new applications on 14 October 2008. Of these 319 have been approved for payment under the Scheme.
