Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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338. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to revert to this Deputy on a matter (details supplied) regarding the old young farmer scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46782/15]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The person named submitted an application under the ‘Old Young Farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve to my Department. One of the eligibility criteria for applicants under the National Reserve is that they must have successfully completed a recognised course of education in agriculture giving rise to an award at FETAC Level 6 or its equivalent, or have commenced such a course before 31 December 2015. Based on the evidence of educational qualifications submitted by the person named in support of his application he has not attained the required educational standard.

A letter has issued to the person named informing him of the decision in relation to his application and advising him of his right to appeal that decision.

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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339. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to revert to this Deputy on a matter (details supplied) regarding the old young farmer scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46792/15]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The person named submitted an application under the ‘Old Young Farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve to my Department. Payments under the National Reserve commenced in mid-December 2015 and are ongoing. The application submitted by the person named is currently being processed and payment will issue as soon as possible.