asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the number of farmers (a) in County Mayo, and (b) in the rest of the country who will be classed as hill farmers under EEC regulations.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Hill Farmers.
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The list of areas in each member state which will be eligible for the special aids under the mountain and less favoured areas Directive will be determined by the Council of Ministers later this year. In the meantime it is not possible to say what areas in this country may be included or how many farmers will benefit.