Agriculture Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2015

Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Questions (363)

Pat Breen

Question:

363. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Clare has not been facilitated under the young farmers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18531/15]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The closing date for receipt of applications under the Young Farmers Scheme is 29 May 2015. My Department has no record of having received an application under the Young Farmers Scheme from the person named. My Department will contact the person named directly in the coming days to discuss his particular circumstances and potential eligibility for an application under the Young Farmers Scheme.