Paul Connaughton (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will issue on a heritage grant under the REP scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48134/12]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Traditional Farm Building Scheme was introduced as a supplementary measure under REPS 4 in 2008. Its objective is to ensure that a number of traditional farm buildings, which contribute to the visual landscape and are of historical and architectural value, will be maintained into the future. The Heritage Council administer the Traditional Farm Building Scheme on behalf of my Department.

The closing date for the 2012-2013 scheme was 26th October 2012. A budget of €700,000 is available for the scheme year 2013, and a maximum grant of €18,000 will be payable to successful applications.

Applications received prior to the closing date, including the application of the person named, are currently being examined.