Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 335: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason national heritage areas are not eligible for top-up payments under REP scheme 4; the steps he is taking to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34165/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Land designated as a Natural Heritage Area (NHA) by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is paid at the higher NATURA 2000 payment rate in REPS 4. Land that is currently at proposal stage for NHA designation is paid at the standard REPS payment rate. When proposed NHA sites are formally designated by the NPWS the higher NATURA 2000 payment rate will apply.