Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 390: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a REP 2 scheme is null and void when the applicant dies; the further reason it is not possible for a family member to continue with the plan; if she will review the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8891/05]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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If a participant in REPS dies his or her contract is terminated. This rule was introduced for the benefit of clients. Previously it was possible for family members to take over the undertakings of deceased participants but this had given rise to difficulties and complications in a number of cases where for example a deceased participant's undertaking was encumbered with penalties or other problems. The current rule means that if a family member wants to join REPS subsequently in his or her own right any such problems are prevented.