asked the Minister for Agriculture if there is a scheme of EEC aid for land drainage in border regions of the Community and if so, when the scheme was adopted by the Council of Ministers.
Written Answers. - Land Drainage Scheme.
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There is no specific EEC measure in relation to field drainage in border regions. However, Directive 79/197/EEC provides for Community assistance for an arterial programme in respect of certain cross-border rivers.
Most of the land in these catchment areas on the southern side will be eligible for 70 per cent grant aid under the western drainage scheme.