asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will clarify a recent statement made by him that farmers who had undertaken improvements under the farm modernisation scheme prior to 1 July, 1988 are to obtain the benefit of the increased grant under the western package.
Written Answers. - Western Package Eligibility.
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Detailed arrangements under which farmers who were participating in the Farm Improvement Programme prior to 1 July 1988 may transfer to the western package are being worked out with the European Commission at present. It is expected that these arrangements will be finalised shortly.