Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2012
547 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the agri environmental options scheme will be opened for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21313/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am actively considering the possibility of re-opening the Agri-environmental Options Scheme to allow for the submission of applications either on an amended basis from the existing scheme and/or on a limited scale. Any decision on a new AEOS will be taken in the context of 2013 Estimate in order to remain within the agreed expenditure ceiling for 2013. I will be examining the possibility of re-opening for applications later in the year with a possible closing date for applications of end September and a commencement date of January 2013. Any new scheme will need to take account of the review of the Commonage Framework Plans to be completed by mid summer.
