Michael P. Kitt
Question:60 Mr. M. Kitt asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a farm installation grant will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Galway.
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
It is hoped to have examination of this application concluded shortly. If the applicant is found to be eligible payment will be made as soon as possible.
Michael Creed
Question:61 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline (a) the grants which are available in the disadvantaged areas for suckler cows (1) where the milk quota by the applicant is in excess of 12,700 gallons and (2) where the milk quota is less than 12,700 gallons and (b) the grants, if any, which are available outside the disadvantaged areas (1) where the milk quota of the applicant is in excess of 12,700 and (2) where the milk quota is less than 12,700 gallons.
The grants available at present for suckler cows in the more severely and less severely handicapped areas are as follows:
|
Quota |
Grant payable (per cow) |
Maximum number of animals on which premium may be paid |
|
Exceeds 12,819 gallons |
Nil |
None |
|
Under 12,819 gallons |
£68.54 |
10 cows |
|
Non milk suppliers |
£68.54 |
No limit |
In addition to the above a herdowner may be paid £84 per beef cow to a maximum of 40 cows in the more severely handicapped area or £75 per beef cow to a maximum of 50 cows in the less severely handicapped and coastal areas.
The grants available outside the disadvantaged areas are as follows:
|
Quota |
Grant payable (per cow) |
Maximum number of animals on which premium may be paid |
|
Exceeds 12,819 gallons |
Nil |
None |
|
Under 12,819 gallons |
£68.54 |
10 cows |
Dick Spring
Question:62 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the balance of headage payments due for 1991 will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry.
This applicant was overpaid the sum of £203.00 under the 1989 beef cow and equines headage scheme. This amount has now been recouped from grants due to him under the 1991 beef cow and equines headage scheme and the balance of £217.00 has already been paid to him. He is not an applicant under the 1991 suckler cow premium scheme. He has been paid his grants under the 1991 special beef premium scheme.