Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2009
84 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if there are funds available to farmers who are suffering financial hardship due to the deferred payment of the farm waste management grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20150/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. I have also announced that a special ex-gratia payment not exceeding 3.5 per cent of the value of the deferred amount will be made to farmers whose Farm Waste Management grants have been partially deferred. This payment will be made in January 2011 along with the final instalment.
