Bernard J. Durkan
Question:110 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can still avail of surplus sheep quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Ewe Premium Quota.
The person named can not now apply for ewe premium quota from the 1993 national reserve — the closing date for receiving applications was 17 September 1993.
He may, however, apply for reserve ewe premium quota from the 1994 national reserve later this year.
Bernard J. Durkan
Question:111 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the reason surplus sheep quota has not been offered to persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The persons named applied for an additional ewe premium quota from the national reserve under a category which required that the number of ewes applied for in 1991 was lower than normal because of exceptional circumstances. As they applied for ewe premium for the first time in 1991, they do not qualify under that, or any other category, for an additional quota from the reserve.