Young Farmers Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2015

Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Ceisteanna (248)

Noel Harrington

Ceist:

248. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an older young farmers top-up will be approved for payment and when payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43841/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The person named submitted applications for the National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme to my Department. Processing of National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme applications is at an advanced stage and payments to successful applicants will commence in the week beginning 14 December 2015.