Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016
373. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications formally submitted for tranche 2 of the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme by the closing date of 18 December 2015 by tier; when contracts will issue to these participants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1016/16]
View answerI am very pleased to say that over 14,000 applications have been submitted under the second tranche of the GLAS Scheme, which is a continuing testament to the success and attractiveness of this new agri-environment scheme.
All applications must now be assessed in line with the requirements set out in the scheme Terms and Conditions. My Department is currently processing these applications and all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application. The commencement date for GLAS Tranche 2 approved applications will be 1 January 2016.
The assessment process will determine the number of applications falling under each tier.
