Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2017
569. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the National Parks and Wildlife Service's position that all future funding for designated restrictions will be funded by his Department; if his Department has held discussions with various lobby groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24621/17]
View answerSupport for designated Natura 2000 areas is available to farmers through the AEOS, GLAS and Locally Led schemes operated by my Department. These Schemes are co-funded by the EU as part of Ireland's Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 and were developed following a public consultation process. In addition to the schemes operated by my Department the National Parks and Wildlife Service continue to operate a farm plan scheme.
