asked the Minister for Agriculture why farmers in the Farm Retirement Scheme are not allowed to offer for sale the product of two statute acres retained by them; and if he will consider having this injustice and wastage rectified.
Written Answers. - Farm Retirement Scheme.
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The provision in the Farmers' Retirement Scheme whereby a participant undertakes to discontinue all agricultural activity leading to the marketing of agricultural products is in accordance with the requirements of EEC Directive 160. Any amendment of the directive is a matter for the European Economic Community.