asked the Minister for Agriculture if he is aware that there has been a considerable delay in the payment of bounties on shellfish to shippers who complied with all the necessary regulations, and if he can state when those bounties will be paid.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Bounties on Shellfish.
I am aware that there has been delay, due mainly to difficulty in obtaining vouchers for British Customs duty paid.
Requirements in respect of vouchers have now been modified and as a result I expect that all claims will be disposed of by an early date.
Some of the payments have already been made on account, I understand?
Yes.
The Minister says the total will be paid very soon?
Yes.