Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 260: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will consider making contractors (details supplied) carry out work on behalf of farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44749/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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It is a matter for REPS participants to paint farmyard sheds themselves or to arrange to have them painted and I do not intend to introduce a register of approved painting contractors. I would however encourage anyone who is aware of possible breaches of social welfare schemes to report such incidences to the relevant authority for investigation.