Delay in Western Drainage grant approval
The Minister said the application was processed in order of receipt and approval issued on 24 March 1982, but the office had not been told the work was complete. Asked about wider delays and future funding, he said a review of outstanding applications would finish by the end of March.
asked the Minister for Agriculture the cause of the long delay in issuing a certificate of grant approval under the Western Drainage Scheme to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry in respect of work which he has undertaken following a verbal approval.
Comment on this
Because of the very large number of applications under the Western Drainage Scheme and the limited area provided for, applications were dealt with strictly in order of receipt. On this basis an approval was issued to the person named on 24 March 1982. The local Farm Development Service office has not been notified that the work has been completed.
Comment on this
Is the Minister aware that there is a delay of practically two years in all counties under that scheme at present? What is the position regarding future funding for that scheme?
