GLAS Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017

Monday, 11 September 2017

Questions (1416)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

1416. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons who are active in the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS, who are eligible for GLAS+ payments; the estimated average payment for eligible persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38948/17]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Based on the current participation levels in GLAS 1 and 2, there are 2,633 applicants deemed eligible for GLAS+ payments.

It is only when the 2017 payment processing is complete that the average annual GLAS+ value for GLAS 1, GLAS 2 and GLAS 3 participants will be available.