asked the Minister for Agriculture if he is aware of the situation in east Mayo where approximately 50 groups of farmers who had applied for and been allocated grants for farm machinery have had these grants either refused or considerably reduced; if he will take steps to remedy this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Farm Machinery Grant Applications.
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Under the group fodder scheme, when claims for grant payment were being processed, it was ascertained that, in a number of cases in County Mayo, the terms of the scheme were not complied with or purchases made were not properly vouched. In those cases, grant-aid was disallowed or appropriately reduced.