asked the Minister for Agriculture the number of farmers who have applied for aid under the fodder scheme; and the number sanctioned.
367.
Written Answers. - Feed Voucher Scheme.
366.
asked the Minister for Agriculture the number of farmers who have applied for aid in Donegal under the fodder scheme; and the number sanctioned.
368.
asked the Minister for Agriculture when benefit will be paid to farmers who have been granted aid under the fodder scheme.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 366 to 368, inclusive, together.
Some 90,000 applications were submitted to my Department under the feed voucher scheme and 78,700 of these have been approved for aid. The corresponding figures for Donegal are 7,190 and 6,320. Issue of vouchers commenced on Friday 17 January and most farmers will have received their vouchers by Friday 24 January.