Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Hill Sheep Farmers. Hill farmer designation under EEC rules
Summary
O'Toole asked whether EEC rules recognised hill farmers and whether Ireland could gain that designation. The Minister said Ireland had no designated hill areas, though disadvantaged-area status brought advantages; he had not been involved when the decision was made.
There is reference in the question to hill sheep farmers. Is there any such designation as hill farmers within the EEC regulations so far as this county is concerned?
Comment on this
There is the designation for them of disadvantaged areas. There are advantages in that but there is no area of this country designated as a hill area.
Comment on this
To what extent is the Minister making efforts to have this designation apply since, obviously, there are hills and hill farmers in Ireland?
