Ivan Yates
Ceist:160 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the proposals, if any, he has to transfer to Teagasc functions carried out by his Department in relation to different aspects of rural development.
Written Answers. - Rural Development.
I have no such proposals at present. Teagasc is already involved in my Department's Operational Programme for Rural Development through the promotion of the diversification measures and the provision of the farm training elements of the Programme.
In addition, Teagasc personnel are involved in the operation of the EC LEADER programme through their participation in some of the approved groups.