Eric J. Byrne
Ceist:166 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline (1) the number of acres that have been set aside, (2) the amount on subsidies that has been paid to farmers as an incentive to take land out of production, (3) the duration this scheme is in operation and (4) the amount the scheme has cost for each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.