Brendan Griffin
Ceist:246. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a new early retirement scheme for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3259/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 27 January 2015
Ceisteanna (246)
Freagraí scríofa
The Farmers’ Early Retirement Scheme was suspended in 2008 due to budgetary constraints. It was reopened briefly in September, 2009, with limited additional funding, to accommodate farmers who had applications completed or close to completion at the time of suspension. I have no plans to re-open this scheme or introduce another similar scheme at this time.