Forestry Grants

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

Ceisteanna (626)

Billy Timmins

Ceist:

626. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the forestry farm premium payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow. [4316/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

Because the person named has retired from farming under the Scheme of Early Retirement from Farming, he will not be eligible for the higher rate of premium payable to farmers under the Afforestation Scheme.