Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 March 2005
182 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of applications for farm retirement pensions currently on hand; the number approved or rejected in the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7236/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraA total of 2,597 applications have been received under the current early retirement scheme since its introduction in November 2000. Of these, 105 are currently being processed. In the 12-month period from 1 March 2004 to 28 February 2005, a total of 213 applications were approved and nine rejected.
