asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the delay in issuing payment of a drainage grant to a person (details supplied) in County Waterford.
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
105.
A claim for grant payment has been received and will be paid as soon as practicable. All claims are dealt with strictly in order of receipt and due to existing budgetary restraints there may be some delay in making grant payments.
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asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when payment of a £5,600 installation grant will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Waterford.
Before eligibility under the Scheme of Installation Aid for Young Farmers can be determined, a detailed investigation of each application must be carried out. In this case, the investigation has not yet been completed. If the applicant is found to be eligible, payment of the premium will be made as soon as budgetary constraints permit and I will inform the Deputy at the appropriate time.