Austin Deasy
Ceist:157 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the incentives, if any, that are being offered to promote ostrich farming in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Promotion of Ostrich Farming.
Aid is not available for ostrich farming under the diversification element of the current Operational Programme for Rural Development.
I have included a proposal to extend the schedule of eligible species in the new diversification scheme in the context of the National Development Plan drawn up by the Government for the next round of Structural Funds.