Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 September 2013

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Questions (160)

Michael Creed

Question:

160. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, in view of the poor weather and extra costs associated with same, his Department is agreeable to renegotiating and deferring specific commitments in REP scheme plans to a later date by agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38929/13]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

There are no plans to defer any commitments within REPS plans and the commitments as set out in the REPS 4 Plans must be delivered in accordance with the agreed schedule.