Michael Ring
Ceist:228 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the plans, if any, he has to change the ruling that 50 per cent of income must come from the farm under the farm early retirement scheme in view of the farming climate; and if he will reduce this 50 per cent to a more reasonable amount in view of the fact that many farmers must boost farming income with part-time employment. [25352/99]