Agriculture

Question· oralPQ 99asked

99 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will make a statement on the present status of the proposed new EC farm retirement scheme; when the scheme will be operational in Ireland; the value of payments under the scheme; and the categories of farmers who will qualify.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

99 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will make a statement on the present status of the proposed new EC farm retirement scheme; when the scheme will be operational in Ireland; the value of payments under the scheme; and the categories of farmers who will qualify.

Question· oralPQ 97asked

97 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many family farm transfers are now being deferred because of the delay in the introduction of the farm retirement scheme; and if he will confirm that all such transfers completed after 1 March 1993 will come within the terms of the scheme when it is ultimately implemented.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

97 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many family farm transfers are now being deferred because of the delay in the introduction of the farm retirement scheme; and if he will confirm that all such transfers completed after 1 March 1993 will come within the terms of the scheme when it is ultimately implemented.

Question· oralPQ 78asked

78 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

78 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 77asked

77 Mr. Noonan (Limerick East) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

77 Mr. Noonan (Limerick East) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 68asked

68 Ms. O'Donnell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the concern being expressed by farmers at the threat to animal health posed by imported breeding cattle from EC mainland countries following the relaxation of EC veterinary controls; and the action, if any, he is taking in the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

68 Ms. O'Donnell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the concern being expressed by farmers at the threat to animal health posed by imported breeding cattle from EC mainland countries following the relaxation of EC veterinary controls; and the action, if any, he is taking in the matter.

Question· oralPQ 64asked

64 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the concern of promoters of Leader projects at the adverse effect of recent measures introduced following the difficulties experienced by Tipperary Leader project; and if he will give details of the new requirements and of his plans for the future operation of Leader.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

64 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the concern of promoters of Leader projects at the adverse effect of recent measures introduced following the difficulties experienced by Tipperary Leader project; and if he will give details of the new requirements and of his plans for the future operation of Leader.

Question· oralPQ 61asked

61 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will make a statement concerning the affairs of an organisation (details supplied) in County Tipperary which has generated considerable public disquiet in view of the claims and counter claims made by people involved; the amount of taxpayers' money invested in the enterprise; if, as a result, the Leader programme was irreparably damaged; his views on whether public support for the programme can be sustained; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

61 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will make a statement concerning the affairs of an organisation (details supplied) in County Tipperary which has generated considerable public disquiet in view of the claims and counter claims made by people involved; the amount of taxpayers' money invested in the enterprise; if, as a result, the Leader programme was irreparably damaged; his views on whether public support for the programme can be sustained; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 59asked

59 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will give details of the EC retirement pension for farmers; and when this will come into operation.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

59 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will give details of the EC retirement pension for farmers; and when this will come into operation.

Question· oralPQ 58asked

58 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the measures, if any, he proposes to take to give effect to the commitment to develop an effective farm retirement scheme.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

58 Miss Harney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the measures, if any, he proposes to take to give effect to the commitment to develop an effective farm retirement scheme.

Question· oralPQ 55asked

55 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if the Government intends to participate in the proposed EC funded retirement scheme due to begin in April 1993; if so, the basis on which it will participate; and when he will announce details of the scheme.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

55 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if the Government intends to participate in the proposed EC funded retirement scheme due to begin in April 1993; if so, the basis on which it will participate; and when he will announce details of the scheme.

Question· oralPQ 53asked

53 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if, following discussions with representatives of the national Leader network, he proposes to make any changes in the recently-announced audit procedures for Leader groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

53 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if, following discussions with representatives of the national Leader network, he proposes to make any changes in the recently-announced audit procedures for Leader groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 51asked

51 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

51 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 49asked

49 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will ensure that funding for the agri-tourism scheme will be increased substantially for the next operational programme for rural development and that grant aid for low income farmers will be increased to 80 per cent in all areas.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

49 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will ensure that funding for the agri-tourism scheme will be increased substantially for the next operational programme for rural development and that grant aid for low income farmers will be increased to 80 per cent in all areas.

Question· oralPQ 42asked

78 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

78 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 41asked

77 Mr. Noonan (Limerick East) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

77 Mr. Noonan (Limerick East) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 40asked

51 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

51 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 39asked

49 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will ensure that funding for the agri-tourism scheme will be increased substantially for the next operational programme for rural development and that grant aid for low income farmers will be increased to 80 per cent in all areas.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

49 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will ensure that funding for the agri-tourism scheme will be increased substantially for the next operational programme for rural development and that grant aid for low income farmers will be increased to 80 per cent in all areas.

Question· oralPQ 38asked

40 Mr. L. Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the structural funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

40 Mr. L. Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the structural funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 37asked

33 Ms. McManus asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will confirm that a recent study presented to the Government by the NESC on the spending of the last tranche of EC structural funds recommended a switch from headage grants to grant to rural development and alternative farm enterprises, if the Government intends to act on the recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

33 Ms. McManus asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will confirm that a recent study presented to the Government by the NESC on the spending of the last tranche of EC structural funds recommended a switch from headage grants to grant to rural development and alternative farm enterprises, if the Government intends to act on the recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 36asked

27 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

27 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 35asked

23 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

23 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the approach he intends to adopt to the definition of agricultural development and to the development of the food industry in the context of the next phase of EC action using the Structural Funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 34asked

12 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will confirm that in the preparation of the National Development Plan 1994 to 1999, the application for EC Structural Funds, he will insist that the proportion of funds sought for agriculture and rural development in the application will be in the region of 20 per cent of the total fund and that appropriate specific programmes and plans will be drawn up in order to achieve this proportion of the funding.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

12 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will confirm that in the preparation of the National Development Plan 1994 to 1999, the application for EC Structural Funds, he will insist that the proportion of funds sought for agriculture and rural development in the application will be in the region of 20 per cent of the total fund and that appropriate specific programmes and plans will be drawn up in order to achieve this proportion of the funding.

Question· oralPQ 33asked

11 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the effects, if any, the recent reductions in EC export refunds on dairy products will have on milk prices and on Irish exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

11 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the effects, if any, the recent reductions in EC export refunds on dairy products will have on milk prices and on Irish exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 32asked

9 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will amend the cruelty to Animals Act, 1965 to remove the exemption from the legal prohibition on animal cruelty given to coursing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

9 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will amend the cruelty to Animals Act, 1965 to remove the exemption from the legal prohibition on animal cruelty given to coursing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 31asked

8 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether Bord na gCon is still giving financial support to hare-coursing in the Irish Coursing Club or if this support has been withdrawn.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

8 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether Bord na gCon is still giving financial support to hare-coursing in the Irish Coursing Club or if this support has been withdrawn.

Question· oralPQ 30asked

7 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his views on the need for a separate appeals system for farmers who are not satisfied with decisions on applications for premium and headage grants.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

7 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his views on the need for a separate appeals system for farmers who are not satisfied with decisions on applications for premium and headage grants.

Question· oralPQ 29asked

108 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he has satisfied himself that the processing of projects by local Leader groups is being carried out in accordance with the guidelines set out by him and that contracts drawn up between local Leader management teams and the individual projects are in accordance with these guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

108 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he has satisfied himself that the processing of projects by local Leader groups is being carried out in accordance with the guidelines set out by him and that contracts drawn up between local Leader management teams and the individual projects are in accordance with these guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 28asked

64 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the concern of promoters of Leader projects at the adverse effect of recent measures introduced following the difficulties experienced by Tipperary Leader project; and if he will give details of the new requirements and of his plans for the future operation of Leader.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

64 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the concern of promoters of Leader projects at the adverse effect of recent measures introduced following the difficulties experienced by Tipperary Leader project; and if he will give details of the new requirements and of his plans for the future operation of Leader.

Question· oralPQ 27asked

61 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will make a statement concerning the affairs of an organisation (details supplied) in County Tipperary which has generated considerable public disquiet in view of the claims and counter claims made by people involved; the amount of taxpayers' money invested in the enterprise; if, as a result, the Leader programme was irreparably damaged; his views on whether public support for the programme can be sustained; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

61 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will make a statement concerning the affairs of an organisation (details supplied) in County Tipperary which has generated considerable public disquiet in view of the claims and counter claims made by people involved; the amount of taxpayers' money invested in the enterprise; if, as a result, the Leader programme was irreparably damaged; his views on whether public support for the programme can be sustained; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 26asked

53 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if, following discussions with representatives of the national Leader network, he proposes to make any changes in the recently-announced audit procedures for Leader groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

53 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if, following discussions with representatives of the national Leader network, he proposes to make any changes in the recently-announced audit procedures for Leader groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 25asked

29 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if the Leader programme will be extended to include all of County Kerry for the period 1994 to 1997.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

29 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if the Leader programme will be extended to include all of County Kerry for the period 1994 to 1997.

Question· oralPQ 24asked

21 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if the application of Tipperary Enterprise for inclusion in the Leader programme was among the top 16 applications recommended by the independent consultants employed by his Department to vet the applications for grant assistance from the EC.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

21 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if the application of Tipperary Enterprise for inclusion in the Leader programme was among the top 16 applications recommended by the independent consultants employed by his Department to vet the applications for grant assistance from the EC.

Question· oralPQ 23asked

6 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if the list of Leader programmes forwarded to the EC for grant aid coincided exactly with the list recommended by the consultants employed by his Department to examine the proposals, and, if not, the reason the consultants' recommendations were changed.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

6 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if the list of Leader programmes forwarded to the EC for grant aid coincided exactly with the list recommended by the consultants employed by his Department to examine the proposals, and, if not, the reason the consultants' recommendations were changed.

Question· oralPQ 22asked

4 Mr. T. Foxe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if, by reducing the maximum acceptable carcase weight for intervention to 340 kgs, he will give details of the estimated cost of this to the Irish farming community and the possibility of finding markets for the over-weight carcases; the steps, if any, being taken to provide a longer notice period to farmers in the future of any such drastic changes in production patterns.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

4 Mr. T. Foxe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if, by reducing the maximum acceptable carcase weight for intervention to 340 kgs, he will give details of the estimated cost of this to the Irish farming community and the possibility of finding markets for the over-weight carcases; the steps, if any, being taken to provide a longer notice period to farmers in the future of any such drastic changes in production patterns.

Question· oralPQ 21asked

68 Ms. O'Donnell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the concern being expressed by farmers at the threat to animal health posed by imported breeding cattle from EC mainland countries following the relaxation of EC veterinary controls; and the action, if any, he is taking in the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

68 Ms. O'Donnell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the concern being expressed by farmers at the threat to animal health posed by imported breeding cattle from EC mainland countries following the relaxation of EC veterinary controls; and the action, if any, he is taking in the matter.

Question· oralPQ 20asked

3 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he has satisfied himself with the measures being taken to contain the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Italy and with the measures taken to control the movement of animals from Italy to other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

3 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he has satisfied himself with the measures being taken to contain the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Italy and with the measures taken to control the movement of animals from Italy to other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 19asked

2 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he proposes to allocate funds to the Irish Equine Centre in 1993; if the proposals he has for a new racing authority will include provision for funding this centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

2 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he proposes to allocate funds to the Irish Equine Centre in 1993; if the proposals he has for a new racing authority will include provision for funding this centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 18asked

130 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when the details of the scheme of EC aid for early retirement from farming will be available; when the scheme will come into operation; and whether transfers now being effected will be eligible for consideration.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

130 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when the details of the scheme of EC aid for early retirement from farming will be available; when the scheme will come into operation; and whether transfers now being effected will be eligible for consideration.

Question· oralPQ 17asked

129 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the period of time for which farmers taking up released land must be in possession of land of their own by lease of ownership in connection with the EC aid scheme for early retirement from farming.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

129 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the period of time for which farmers taking up released land must be in possession of land of their own by lease of ownership in connection with the EC aid scheme for early retirement from farming.

Question· oralPQ 16asked

128 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when he will give details of the promised farm retirement scheme; and when the scheme will come into operation.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

128 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when he will give details of the promised farm retirement scheme; and when the scheme will come into operation.

Question· oralPQ 15asked

127 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when the proposed farmers' retirement scheme will come into operation; and if it will operate retrospectively to 1 April 1993.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

127 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when the proposed farmers' retirement scheme will come into operation; and if it will operate retrospectively to 1 April 1993.

Question· oralPQ 14asked

124 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if, where there is a joint ownership of land between spouses and one spouse only is under 65 years of age, they will be eligible under the proposed farm retirement scheme.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

124 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if, where there is a joint ownership of land between spouses and one spouse only is under 65 years of age, they will be eligible under the proposed farm retirement scheme.

Question· oralPQ 13asked

123 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the proposed cost of establishing the early farm retirement scheme.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

123 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the proposed cost of establishing the early farm retirement scheme.

Question· oralPQ 12asked

122 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if there will be any restriction in the proposed early farm retirement scheme in relation to the length of time a young farmer will need to have owned or leased land before being entitled to take part in this scheme; and if so, the limit which is being considered.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

122 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if there will be any restriction in the proposed early farm retirement scheme in relation to the length of time a young farmer will need to have owned or leased land before being entitled to take part in this scheme; and if so, the limit which is being considered.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

121 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if there is any proposed upper or lower age limit for transferees of land under the proposed farm retirement scheme.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

121 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if there is any proposed upper or lower age limit for transferees of land under the proposed farm retirement scheme.

Question· oralPQ 10asked

120 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the minimum size of land holding required by transferees under the proposed farm retirement scheme; and whether there is any percentage restriction on the level of this prior ownership of land in relation to the overall holding to be transferred.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

120 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the minimum size of land holding required by transferees under the proposed farm retirement scheme; and whether there is any percentage restriction on the level of this prior ownership of land in relation to the overall holding to be transferred.

Question· oralPQ 9asked

110 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the detailed requirements for recipient farmers under the proposed farm retirement scheme in relation to the minimum period for which they must own land or have a leasehold interest in land; the conditions, if any, which attach to any such leasehold interest; and if he will put a maximum figure of around 20 acres for any holding rather than a percentage figure for which the young farmer must have had land previously.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

110 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the detailed requirements for recipient farmers under the proposed farm retirement scheme in relation to the minimum period for which they must own land or have a leasehold interest in land; the conditions, if any, which attach to any such leasehold interest; and if he will put a maximum figure of around 20 acres for any holding rather than a percentage figure for which the young farmer must have had land previously.

Question· oralPQ 8asked

99 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will make a statement on the present status of the proposed new EC farm retirement scheme; when the scheme will be operational in Ireland; the value of payments under the scheme; and the categories of farmers who will qualify.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

99 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will make a statement on the present status of the proposed new EC farm retirement scheme; when the scheme will be operational in Ireland; the value of payments under the scheme; and the categories of farmers who will qualify.

Question· oralPQ 7asked

97 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many family farm transfers are now being deferred because of the delay in the introduction of the farm retirement scheme; and if he will confirm that all such transfers completed after 1 March 1993 will come within the terms of the scheme when it is ultimately implemented.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

97 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many family farm transfers are now being deferred because of the delay in the introduction of the farm retirement scheme; and if he will confirm that all such transfers completed after 1 March 1993 will come within the terms of the scheme when it is ultimately implemented.

Question· oralPQ 6asked

59 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will give details of the EC retirement pension for farmers; and when this will come into operation.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 April 1993

59 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will give details of the EC retirement pension for farmers; and when this will come into operation.

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