Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2013
347. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to reopen the farm electrification scheme or introduce a similar scheme to provide financial support to farmers who need to upgrade their power supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29253/13]
View answerThe Farm Electrification Grant Scheme for Disadvantaged Areas ceased to operate in 2011, when final payments were made , and I have no plans to reopen the scheme.
Funding may be available for three phase electricity , under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 , to eligible applicants who wish to diversify into non-agricultural activities under the Programme.
