Joe Costello
Ceist:45 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the new REP scheme will be introduced. [43625/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 November 2009
45 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the new REP scheme will be introduced. [43625/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraDiscussions are taking place as a matter of priority between officials of my Department and European Commission officials on amendments to Ireland's Rural Development Programme 2007–13, which include proposals for a new agri-environment scheme. The new scheme will be introduced at the earliest possible date following Commission approval of the amended Programme.