Agri-Environment Options Scheme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 April 2010

Thursday, 29 April 2010

Ceisteanna (83)

Jan O'Sullivan

Ceist:

82 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that measures have been taken to ensure that the agricultural and environmental options scheme will commence on 1 June 2010 in the interest of utilising the full annual allocation for the scheme this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16914/10]

Freagraí scríofa

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

Subject to the need to carry out adequate administrative checks to meet regulatory and audit requirements, it is my intention to ensure that participants in the new Agri-Environment Options Scheme can start their contracts at the earliest possible date.