Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2010
327 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to provide continued support for farmers who destocked as part of the commonage framework as they exit the REP scheme, in view of the fact that the REP scheme was the method of compensation for these farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43957/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraCommonage farmers in REPS 4 and those who have joined the Agri-Environment Options Scheme will receive financial support for farming at sustainable stocking levels for the duration of their contracts. Those commonage farmers currently in REPS 3 will also receive support to the end of their contract period. Participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme for new entrants, including those coming to the end of their existing contract periods, will be dependant on the budgetary situation which will be determined in the annual Estimates process.
