Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 421: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the situation regarding the suspension of the farm retirement scheme; when the scheme will be resumed; the situation for farmers who have commenced but not finalised their applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37053/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The Early Retirement Scheme was suspended for new applications with effect from 15 October 2008. Applications received in my Department up to and including 14 October 2008 will be processed as normal.