asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the present position regarding the farm improvement scheme grant application of a person (details supplied) in County Galway.
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
114.
Two claims totalling £2,531 for payment of farm buildings grants under the farm improvement programme 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.
115.
asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will arrange for immediate payment of a farm improvement scheme grant of £1,523 to a person (details supplied) in County Galway which was approved on 1 November 1987.
A claim under the farm improvement programme for payment of a grant of £1,443 has 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.