Dáil Éireann - Volume 494 - 06 October, 1998

Written Answers. - Agricultural Schemes.

Mr. Callely Mr. Callely

230. Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the estimated amount of all grant aid that will be paid to farmers in 1998; the number of farmers that will receive one or more payments of a grant, subsidy, premium or any such payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18751/98]

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh) Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh)

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[1095] Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh): The amount that is expected to be paid directly to farmers in 1998 under the various schemes operated by my Department is of the order of £1 billion. There are approximately 149,000 farms in the country and it is expected that most of these will qualify for one or more payments of a grant, subsidy and-or premia in 1998. Individual farmers may participate in more than one scheme administered by my Department.

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