Michael Creed
Ceist:249 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will extend the purchase for destruction scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17152/01]
Written Answers. - Purchase for Destruction Scheme.
By virtue of the EU regulation governing the purchase for destruction scheme, the scheme ends on 30 June 2001. Intervention for steers and a special purchase scheme for cows, bulls and heifers aged over 30 months will be available to support market prices from July.