Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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697. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person who started green certificate education in September 2016 will qualify for the young farmer national reserve scheme in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18120/17]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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The Terms and Conditions of the 2017 National Reserve state that an applicant must have successfully completed a recognised course of education in agriculture giving rise to an award at FETAC Level 6 or its equivalent by 15 May 2017.  Where an applicant has fully completed all aspects of their course by 15 May but has not yet been verified as successful or received final certification, a Confirmation of Education Form should be submitted with the application. This form is available to download through the online application system and is also available on my Department’s website.

Decisions in relation to the National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme, including educational qualifications, are made in consultation with the Direct Payments Advisory Committee which includes members of the main farming bodies and advisory services. Full Terms and Conditions of the 2017 National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme are available on my Department’s website.