John Ellis
Question:101 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will consider exempting farmers producing under 20,000 gallons from the superlevy penalty. [2391/95]
Written Answers. - Milk Quota Regulations.
There is no provision under the EU milk quota regulations for an exemption from the superlevy penalty for any producer in respect of whom a superlevy liability has been established.
With a view to minimising in so far as possible the liability to levy of small scale producers, quota holders of less than 30,000 gallons are given first priority access to any unused reference quantities available at the end of the milk quota year. This category of producer is also given first priority under other milk quota schemes such as temporary leasing and restructuring.