Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 March 2012
503 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will forward the full copy of the application and all supporting documentation in relation to an application to his Department to the applicant (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16350/12]
View answerThe person concerned has submitted an application for grant-aid under the Dairy Equipment Scheme and was issued with an approval to commence the relevant investment works on 14 October 2011.
A copy of the grant application and supporting documentation will be forwarded to the applicant as soon as possible.
504 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite the processing of targeted agricultural modernisation scheme applications for the mobile handling and sheep fencing scheme as farmers are anxious to proceed with works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16353/12]
View answerThe first tranche under the Sheep Fencing/Handling Scheme which was reopened for applications last December closed on 29 February 2012. 268 applications for grant-aid were received during the course of this tranche and these applications are currently being processed within my Department. Approvals will issue as soon as possible to those applicants who have submitted valid applications for grant-aid under the Scheme.
