Jim O'Keeffe
Ceist:141 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the delay in the publication of the White Paper on Rural Development; and when this will be published. [8970/99]
Vol. 502 No. 6
141 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the delay in the publication of the White Paper on Rural Development; and when this will be published. [8970/99]
The White Paper on Rural Development has been in preparation by an interdepartmental committee following a comprehensive consultation process. The preparations are now at an advanced stage and I hope to submit a document to Government for approval in the near future.