Ned O'Keeffe
Ceist:137 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the new REP scheme. [14141/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 18 May 2004
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Freagraí scríofa
The person named is a participant in the existing rural environment protection scheme and his contract began on 1 December 2002. On his next anniversary date he will be given the opportunity to take on a new five year commitment, under which he can avail of the increased payment rates and other changes to the scheme which are currently awaiting the approval of the European Commission.