AQW 42401/11-15 Written question to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development
To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for an update on the Rural Borewells Scheme; and whether she has plans to open the scheme for applications in 2015.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 17 February 2015
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 17 February 2015
- Answer due by
- 4 March 2015
- Answered
- 25 February 20158 days after tabling
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Sixty-three borewells have been drilled for eligible applications received in 2012 and 2013. Site-works for the twenty-six eligible applications received in 2014 have also commenced.
A decision on whether to open again in 2015 must take account of departmental priorities within both DARD and DRD and also the level of demand for the Rural Borewells Scheme. A review of the Scheme is currently being undertaken by DARD and DRD officials. This review will influence the decision on future delivery of this Scheme; a decision which I anticipate will be made within the coming weeks.