Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2022
586. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the ash dieback reconstitution and underplanting scheme is to be treated by applicants as a de minimis payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46768/22]
View answer601. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the ash dieback RUS grant aid scheme is to be treated by applicants as a de-minimis payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47274/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 586 and 601 together.
The Ash Dieback Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (RUS) is wholly funded by the exchequer and payments under the Scheme are in made in accordance with the General de minimis regulation Commission Regulation (EU) No 1407/2013.
