asked the Minister for Agriculture the number of applications from farmers in County Meath under the farm modernisation scheme waiting for grant sanction on 1 March 1983; if all these farmers have been notified that the farm modernisation scheme has now been suspended and that grants will not be considered; and, if not, when they will be notified.
Written Answers . - Farm Modernisation Scheme Grants .
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: Grant aid for farm buildings and fixed assets under the Farm Modernisation Scheme was suspended with effect from 10 February 1983. Grant approvals issued by the Farm Development Service on or before 9 February 1983 are not affected.
A total of 196 applications from farmers in County Meath for grant aid for farm buildings and fixed equipment were affected by the suspension. Each of the applicants has been notified that grant aid for these items has been suspended and that his application will not be processed further.