Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Apr 1995

Vol. 451 No. 8

Written Answers. - Grant Payments.

Tony Gregory

Question:

240 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will have arrangements made to suspend headage payments to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who is under investigation by the Garda for cruelty to animals. [7450/95]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry (Mr. Yates)

I have no authority under the regulations governing the ewe premium and sheep headage schemes to refuse payment to any flockowner because of cruelty to animals.