Grant Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2012

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Questions (164)

Michael Creed

Question:

165 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of installation aid and early retirement scheme applications that were received in his Department after 14 October 2008; if he will provide a breakdown of the locations from which these applications were received; the number of these applications that subsequently required additional information and documentation; the number of these applications that were approved for payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7183/12]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

A total of 139 applications were received under the Young Farmers' Installation Scheme following the suspension of the Scheme for new applications on 14 October 2008. It is not possible at this stage to determine the locations where these applications were received. Two cases were subsequently processed following successful appeals to the Agriculture Appeals Office. This has resulted in one payment under the Scheme, whilst the second application is still under consideration.

With regard to the Early Retirement Scheme, it is not possible to provide this information in the required time. I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available.