John McGuinness
Ceist:330 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason those who hold a degree in agriculture based on agricultural business and rural development cannot become involved in REP scheme planning; if REP scheme planning can only be dealt with through Teagasc; if so, the reason the Department will not open the activity to those who are qualified and not employed by Teagasc; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24201/00]