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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 23 Mar 1993

Vol. 428 No. 1

Written Answers. - Ewe Premium.

Question:

345 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if a person (details supplied) in County Wexford who had sheep in 1991 and was payed a ewe premium, but did not apply in 1992 is now entitled to a quota for sheep under the quota scheme, the deadline for which was 12th March 1993; if he will give details of the guidelines for ongoing and future eligibility in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Joe Walsh

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry (Mr. J. Walsh)

The relevant EC Regulations provide for ewe premium quotas to be based on the number of ewes on which a producer was paid the ewe premium in 1991 provided that the producer also applied for the premium in 1992.

The person is not entitled to a quota because he did not apply for ewe premium in 1992. However, the EC Regulations also provide for the establishment of a national reserve for allocation to certain categories of sheep producers. I will be announcing the criteria for the allocation of this reserve shortly. The person concerned may then submit an application to my Department, along with supporting documentation, seeking an allocation from the reserve quota.
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