asked the Minister for Agriculture if he wil outline the proposals to expend the £300 million allocated from the EEC over 10 years to improve the physical structures of the recognised disadvantaged areas.
Written Answers . - Disadvantaged Areas Structures .
407.
: The amount allocated by Regulation 1820/80/EEC from the European Argicultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund for the stimulation of agricultural development over a 10-year period in the less-favoured areas of the West of Ireland is approximately £150 million. This will be matched by a substanial Exchequer contribution. The proposed expenditure on the various measures is set out below.
|
Estimated* Total Investment |
EEC Contribution |
|
|
£ million |
£ million |
|
|
Agricultural Infrastructures |
||
|
Rural Water Supplies |
48 |
19 |
|
Agricultural Roads |
48 |
19 |
|
Electricity Supplies |
16 |
6 |
|
On-farm Investments |
125 |
26 |
|
Land Improvement |
130 |
46 |
|
Calf to Beef Scheme |
not applicable |
4 |
|
Agricultural Education Facilities |
8 |
4 |
|
Agricultural Marketing Processing |
32 |
16 |
|
Forestry Development |
20 |
9 |
* Comprises estimated investment by farmers themselves and contributio by EEC and Exchequer.