Farmers eligible for retirement scheme

Summary

De Rossa asked how many farmers might qualify for the scheme; the Minister estimated 25,000 to 30,000 farmers over 60 controlled their farms.

Proinsias De Rossa

How many farmers are eligible for such a scheme? How many farmers over 60 years of age are in control of their farms?

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I do not have that information but the figure would be between 25,000 and 30,000.

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