Liam Aylward
Ceist:99 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if his attention has been drawn to the problem the condition with regard to the age rule under the current early retirement scheme is causing to older farmers who are interested in availing of the scheme; if he will consider adapting the age rule to include applicants up to the age of 50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10702/02]