Rural Environment Protection Scheme Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2013

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Questions (541)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

541. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the opening date for the REP scheme 4 and the date on which it closed for new applicants; the amount paid out under this scheme each year since its inception to date; the expected expenditure in 2013 and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22545/13]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The Rural Environment Protection Scheme (REPS 4) was introduced on 8th August 2007 and was closed to new applicants on 9 July 2009.

Details on the amount paid out each year since the inception of the Scheme, including expected expenditure in 2013 and 2014 will be forwarded directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Question No. 542 answered with Question No. 535.