Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2015
279. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views that heather will reach maturity with a sustainable stocking rate in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44225/15]
View answerIn order to be eligible a land parcel must be maintained in a state suitable for grazing or cultivation. Areas not in this state must be deducted as ineligible. Agricultural areas with heather can be eligible provided they are maintained in a grazable state. It is open to the farmer to decide how this is achieved.
