Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 December 2004
253 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the plans she has to review the level of grant aid provided to farmers under the CFP scheme in view of the increasing cost of steel and the demands which will be placed on farmers due to the nitrates directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33099/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe recommendations of the Brosnan report in regard to the implementations of the nitrates directive and the question of increased funding for the farm waste management scheme are under consideration. An action programme for the implementation of the directive in this country has been submitted to the EU Commission and its response is awaited.
My Department has introduced revised standard costing, which reflect increased costs including that of steel in respect of all approvals issued under the scheme as and from 13 September 2004.
