Peadar Clohessy
Ceist:34 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the plans, if any, he has to improve the environmentally sensitive areas scheme.
Written Answers. - Environmentally Sensitive Areas Scheme.
The future of the present pilot ESA scheme which operates in two areas of the country is being considered at present in the context of preparing a new national scheme to give effect to the agri-environmental measure of Common Agricultural Policy Reform. I expect that the new agri-environmental scheme will be in place later in the year.