Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 528: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the grants available under the new waste management scheme; and the criteria for eligibility. [12802/07]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Under the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme, it is proposed to introduce a Farm Improvement Scheme which will provide grant-aid for animal housing, slurry storage and related facilities. The Scheme will be introduced as soon as EU approval is received for the Programme.

The proposed grant-rate for buildings and slurry storage is 40%, with a top-up grant for young farmers of 10%, subject to an overall maximum eligible investment ceiling of €120,000 per holding. A separate investment ceiling of €120,000 will be proposed for investments linked to dairy hygiene. The grant-rate for mobile equipment, etc. will be 40% or 20% depending on the type of equipment involved.

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 529: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when an application for the farm building grant will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12848/07]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The person named is an applicant under the Farm Waste Management Scheme. A decision will be made in respect of the application as soon as possible.