asked the Minister for Agriculture the total number of applicants for cattle headage payments in County Mayo; the numbers and amount paid to date; and when it is expected that all payments will have been made.
Written Answers. - Mayo Cattle Headage Payments.
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A total of 17,285 applications were received under the scheme in County Mayo in 1977. To date 6,969 herdowners have been paid a total of £1,314,997. It is expected that all eligible applicants will be paid by mid-March.