Because the person named applied for the ewe premium scheme for the first time in 1993 he will be eligible for quota from the national reserve only if
—he is under 35 years of age,
—his total household income is less than £14,822 per annum,
—at least 50 per cent of his total income is derived from farming, and
—he has the following educational qualifications
(i) if born after 1 January 1968, must have (a) obtained the Teagasc Certificate in farming or a higher qualification or (b) have 3 years practical experience in farming and have satisfactorily completed a course of training in farming of a minimum duration of 150 hours, or
(ii) if born before 1 January 1968, meet the requirements outlined in (i) or have 5 years practical experience in farming.
As the person named has not supplied any of the above details on his application to the reserve it has not been possible to make a decision on his eligibility. In order to allow a decision to be made the person named has now been asked to submit further information.