Séamus Kirk (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Question 401: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will consider applying to the European Commission for authorisation to increase the farm waste management grants scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9018/05]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Consultations are ongoing with the European Commission on the action programme for the implementation of the nitrates directive in Ireland. Any changes to the existing farm waste management scheme can only be considered in the light of the outcome to these consultations.