Seanad debates
Tuesday, 11 November 2003
Direct Payments Decoupling: Statements.
The Minister mentioned further aids for young farmers, all of which I welcome. Will he outline the position on installation aid grants, which the Houses have debated on a number of occasions? Is it correct that we still do not pay the maximum level of grant available under EU regulations? If that is the case, we must ensure that maximum installation aid grants are paid at the earliest stage possible. Reference was made to REPS payments by other contributors. The rural environment protection scheme has a major role to play both economically and environmentally. Perhaps the Minister would let us know if he has plans for the scheme.
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