Noel Treacy
Ceist:230 Mr. N. Treacy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of young farmers who have qualified for farm installation aid in each of the years since its inception; the amount of money paid to these applicants in each year; the amount of money allocated in this regard in 1997; if he is committed to this scheme in future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5656/97]