Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 February 2013
168. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding milk quota in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6396/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Milk Quota Trading Scheme is the principal mechanism for the acquisition of additional milk quota. The Scheme provides for the allocation of quota from a priority pool to selected categories, including milk production partnerships registered with Teagasc.
An official of my Department has been in contact with the named person and, having ascertained that he is not in a registered milk production partnership, is advising him of his options.
