Dáil Éireann - Volume 281 - 29 May, 1975

Ceiseanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mountain Lamb Scheme.

Mr. Walsh Mr. Walsh

12. Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he will introduce a scheme for the provision of assistance to sheep farmers to fatten mountain lambs for the Christmas market.

Mr. Clinton Mr. Clinton

Mr. Clinton: The extension to the mountain lamb subsidy scheme which has been in operation for the past few years has provided assistance to sheep farmers to fatten mountain lambs. Under this scheme wether lambs which had earlier been in receipt of the mountain lamb subsidy qualified for a further subsidy when fattened and presented for export either live or at carcase export premises in the period from September until the following April.

Mr. Callanan Mr. Callanan

Mr. Callanan: Will that scheme continue this year?

Mr. Clinton Mr. Clinton

Mr. Clinton: We have not yet reached the point of decision.

Mr. Callanan Mr. Callanan

Mr. Callanan: When is it likely that the Minister will announce that he is either continuing or discontinuing the scheme?

Mr. Clinton Mr. Clinton

Mr. Clinton: Fairly soon, I hope.

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