Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 March 2015
308. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has submitted an application under the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme will receive approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12702/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI was very pleased to open the GLAS online application system on Monday 23rd February 2015 for the preparation of the first Tranche of GLAS applications. The closing date for the submission of applications was originally set for 30 April 2015, but following negotiation with the EU Commission it now may be possible to extend that to 22 May. After the first tranche closes, all GLAS applications received will be assessed and approved in line with the priority environment assets and pre-determined selection criteria. All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.
