Michael Creed
Ceist:28 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if the new forestry premiums will be available to all existing forestry plantations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26549/00]
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
In March 2000 I announced average increases of 30% in the rate of annual forest premiums paid to farmers. These increases are payable to those who planted as and from 1 October 1999.
My discussions with the European Commission in connection with increasing the rate of annual forest premium paid to those who planted before October 1999 have not yet been finalised.
Question No. 29 taken with Question No. 16.