Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 October 2004
287 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will reconsider policy decision of charging potato growing farmers for seed certification; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26538/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn expenditure review of the programmes in the potato sector was carried out earlier this year. A wide range of issues are addressed in that review, including the operation and optimum efficiency of the potato certification scheme. Consultations are taking place with the relevant stakeholders and I will advise the Deputy of the outcome in due course.
