Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2012
476 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date on which the regulations were finalised under the agri-environment options scheme regarding manufacturer certificates for fencing posts and if applications submitted prior to this date are exempt from this requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30521/12]
View answerMy Department issued a circular on 15th April 2011 advising all participants in the Agri Environment Options Scheme that fencing materials purchased on or after 18th April 2011 must conform to standards set out Departmental specifications in S148. Materials purchased prior to 18th April 2011 were exempt from this requirement. This issue does not arise in relation to participants accepted into the Agri Environment Options Scheme in 2011 as the requirement in relation to fencing materials was clearly stated in the scheme specifications when the scheme was opened for applications in 2011.
