asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the present position regarding a farm development grant for persons (details supplied) in County Offaly as this grant payment is due for over a year.
Written Answers. - Land Development Grant.
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A claim under the farm modernisation scheme for payment of a land improvement grant to one of the persons mentioned has been received and will be paid as soon as practicable. All claims under the scheme 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.
A land improvement project by the other person mentioned under the farm improvement programme has been completed but the grant cannot be certified for payment until the applicant has demonstrated that he is complying with the programme requirement regarding the keeping of farm records.