asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a farm installation grant will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who applied for same in October, 1986.
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
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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 practicable and I will inform the Deputy at the appropriate time.
All premia are paid strictly in the order in which eligibility is established. Payments are being phased in such a way as to ensure adherence to the amount provided in the Vote. Consequently, there is some delay in payment of the premia.
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asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when grants for a slatted house and a silage slab will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason for the delay in payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Two claims under the farm improvement programme for payment of grants of £6,441 and £919, respectively, have been received and will be paid as soon as practicable. All claims under the programme are dealt with strictly in order of receipt. Payments are being phased in such a way as to ensure adherence to the amount provided in the Vote. Consequently, there is some delay in making grant payments.