Rural Environment Protection Scheme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Ceisteanna (1514)

Michael Ring

Ceist:

1605 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if there is sufficient funding in place to meet the REP scheme four applications on hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30813/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

I expect that the funding available to my Department in 2008 will be adequate to meet REPS 4 payment obligations that are likely to arise this year.