asked the Minister for Agriculture if he is aware that a certain amount of confusion exists regarding grants under the farm improvements scheme for improvement works such as the provision of concrete water tanks, gate piers, etc., which were formerly included in the scheme and which were deleted this year; and, if so, whether he can state if such works are included in the farm buildings scheme.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Works Included in Improvement Schemes.
I am not aware that confusion exists in the minds of farmers regarding the works for which grants are available under the farm improvements scheme. Every applicant concerned is explicitly informed that works involving improvement of farmyards, improvement or construction of farm buildings, construction of water tanks, liquid manure tanks, silos, concrete stands for corn-stacks, piers and cattle enclosures are included in the farm buildings scheme.