Disadvantaged and suckler scheme 2009 spending cuts

THE government has announced plans to save €242.4 million of Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food expenditure in 2009.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2008 - 01:00

Main areas where reductions will be applied are disadvantaged area payments and the breeding and welfare scheme for suckler cows.

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