Disadvantaged Areas Scheme

Thursday, 1 March 2012

Questions (186)

Michelle Mulherin

Question:

189 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm the stocking density rate for the disadvantaged area scheme 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11909/12]

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Written answers

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

The proposed changes to the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme in Ireland including the proposed alterations to the minimum stocking density requirements are still the subject of discussions between my Department and the EU Commission.