Grant Payments.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Ceisteanna (1542)

James Bannon

Ceist:

1634 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in the awarding of grants, previously approved, under the farm waste management grant for the building of waste storage facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29633/08]

Freagraí scríofa

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

My Department continues to process payment claims under the Farm Waste Management Scheme. As I stated recently, grant-aid will be paid to all farmers who complete work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Scheme.