Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 25 Mar 1997

Vol. 476 No. 7

Written Answers. - Rural Environment Protection Scheme.

Cecilia Keaveney

Ceist:

386 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether there will be an advertising campaign in the near future to ascertain the level of interest in REP scheme planning and training courses; and if he will make a statement on the possible timescale for another training course. [8196/97]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry (Mr. Yates)

My Department holds REPS appreciation courses for suitably qualified persons wishing to be appointed as approved REPS planners, as and when required. Interested parties are notified in good time. The last such course was held last month and a further course is planned for June.