Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 419: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of participants in the original REP scheme; the number currently in the scheme; the number of participants who are required to make refunds payments to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25001/06]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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In 2000 there were 44,802 participants in the first rural environment protection scheme. All contracts in that scheme are now concluded. There are currently 48,087 participants in REPS. As of 31 May 2006, there were 1,400 cases in which repayments were due.