asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a 1987 calf and beef subsidy has not been paid to a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and when payment of same will issue.
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
75.
The person named has been paid his 1987 calf premium and special beef premium already.
76.
asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when installation aid will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and the reason for the delay in having this claim processed.
The person mentioned did not submit an application prior to the termination of the original scheme of installation aid for young farmers on 31 March 1987.
As announced in the budget, installation aid for young farmers is being reintroduced and it is my intention that the new aid should be back-dated to the termination of the original scheme. Details of the new arrangements have been submitted to the EC Commission for clearance and, following receipt of this clearance, they will be announced as soon as possible. Pending that announcement, it is not possible to assess the eligibility of the person mentioned under the revised scheme.
77.
asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if payment of a grant for farm buildings due to a person (details supplied) in County Cork since last year will be paid.
A claim under the farm improvement programme for payment of a grant of £6,914 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.