asked the Minister for Agriculture if he is aware of the long delays in County Waterford in dealing with grant applications under the farm modernisation scheme due to the non-appointment of a building grants officer at the farm development service office in Dungarvan, County Waterford, a position which has been vacant for six months; and if, in view of the urgency in dealing with many applications, he will state when an officer will be appointed.
Written Answers. - Farm Modernisation Scheme.
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An officer has been appointed to the post in question and is expected to take up duty before the end of February.