Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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45. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps whereby a person can retain payment under the areas of natural constraint scheme while entering a long-term leasing arrangement with another person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4527/16]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme provides for applicants where their holdings comprise of a minimum of three hectares of designated lands. Suitable lands may be owned, leased or rented, but must be under the control of the applicant for the scheme year in question.