Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 447: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farmers here who are currently in receipt of the energy crop grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30792/06]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department issued payments to 121 applicants in respect of the 2005 Energy Crops Scheme, representing 1,447.19 eligible hectares. There are currently 248 applicants for the 2006 Energy Crops Scheme, representing 2,402.68 hectares.