Seanad debates
Wednesday, 20 November 2002
Adjournment Matters. - Afforestation Programme.
I want to reassure the House that there is absolutely no question of any cuts in grant and premium levels. These remain unchanged. Indeed, the House will be aware that this Government secured increases of over 30% in the 2000 grant and premium levels. The Government also secured a commitment that the level of grants and premiums will be looked at as part of the mid-term review of the rural development plan and Commission approval can be sought for further increases in financial incentives for afforestation to take effect from 2004.
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