Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017
1453. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers that have participated in REPS and-or AEOS and now find themselves in tier 3 with respect to an application for GLAS 1, 2 or 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1845/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of farmers that have participated in REPS and or AEOS that are actively participating in GLAS 1 and 2 with a Tier 3 application is 9,706.
648 farmers that previously participated in REPS and or AEOS have applied to GLAS 3 under Tier 3.
All GLAS 3 applications received on the GLAS online system, in advance of the scheme closing 15 December 2016 are currently being assessed in line with the requirements set out in the scheme Terms and Conditions. My Department is currently processing these applications and all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.
