Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2013
436. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount paid out in the beef discussion group in 2012; the number of persons who joined it this year; and the number of persons who joined the sheep discussion group this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13982/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraA total of €4,448,325 was paid out under the 2012 Beef Technology Adoption Programme (BTAP). This was distributed between 4,809 participants.
Approximately 7,500 persons have applied to join the BTAP for 2013. These applications are subject to validation against the terms and conditions of the scheme.
Approximately 4,900 applications have been received under the Sheep Technology Adoption Programme (STAP). Again, these applications are subject to validation against the terms and conditions of the scheme.
