Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 March 2007
216 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of applicants under the installation aid scheme in each of the past 10 years; the maximum payment allowed under EU rules; the plans she has to increase the rate from the present €15,000; when the new scheme will be available to applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12208/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe following is the information requested by the Deputy.
|
1996 |
1,167 |
|
1997 |
1,251 |
|
1998 |
607 |
|
1999 |
834 |
|
2000 |
463 |
|
2001 |
357 |
|
2002 |
578 |
|
2003 |
986 |
|
2004 |
767 |
|
2005 |
557 |
|
2006 |
614 |
The maximum payment allowed under EU Regulation was €25,000.
The 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme provides for the continuation of an Installation Aid Scheme for young farmers with an increased grant rate of €15,000 per eligible applicant. The terms of the Scheme will be established as soon as EU approval is received for the Programme.
