Dáil Éireann - Volume 537 - 12 June, 2001

Written Answers. - On-farm Investment Schemes.

246. Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will now sanction the increase in costings for projects under the various farm development schemes. [17096/01]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (Mr. Walsh): The standard costings used to determine the grant aid payable under the on-farm investment schemes were increased earlier this year by, on average, 11.5% on the 1999 costings. In line with the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness these costings will be reviewed annually.