Paul Connaughton
Ceist:313 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when she proposes to introduce REP scheme four; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4268/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 7 February 2007
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Freagraí scríofa
REPS 4 will form part of the new Rural Development Programme for the period from 2007 to 2013. The Programme was sent to the European Commission in late December, 2006 and has to go through its approval process. I cannot be definite as to how long this process will take but I continue to pursue early approval. My officials are in ongoing contact about it with their counterparts in the Commission services.