Farm Retirement Scheme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 November 2008

Wednesday, 12 November 2008

Ceisteanna (185)

Martin Ferris

Ceist:

253 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on whether the closure of the early retirement scheme is compatible with the terms of EU Directive 1698/2005. [40111/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

The Early Retirement Scheme has been suspended for new applications, but it has not been closed, and the decision to suspend entry to the scheme will be reviewed as soon as the current budgetary constraints allow.