Michael J. Noonan
Ceist:71 Mr. Noonan (Limerick West) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when a decision will be made in respect of the extension of disadvantaged areas. [10002/96]
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71 Mr. Noonan (Limerick West) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when a decision will be made in respect of the extension of disadvantaged areas. [10002/96]
I have been informed that the EU Commission will formally adopt the proposal for extending the disadvantaged areas in Ireland on 23 May 1996, and I intend to announce the list of newly designated townlands on that day.