Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2012
594 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has made a decision on opening the agri-environment options scheme in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10866/12]
View answerI am considering the possibility of re-opening the Agri-environment Options Scheme on an amended basis or limited scale in 2012. This decision will be taken in the context of an assessment of how a new scheme might be funded within the reduced funding and resulting pressures on the Department's Vote in the current year and, in particular, having regard to the expenditure ceiling for 2013 as agreed by the Government. I will make a decision on this matter shortly.
