Séamus Kirk (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Question 92: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that the additional payment of up to 3.5% of the deferred farm waste management grants will cover the interest costs of any farmer who has taken out a loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11882/09]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Question 103: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if special interest rates for moneys outstanding under the farm waste management scheme have been passed on to farmers by all financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11996/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 103 together.

The financial arrangements in respect of any loans taken out by farmers for the purposes of carrying out investments under the Farm Waste Management Scheme are entirely a matter between the individual farmers and financial institutions concerned.