Vol. 483 No. 6
190 Mr. Kelleher asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason no premium will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Cork in respect of the 1996 special beef premium scheme inspection; and his views on whether this is just and fair. [21124/97]
The person named applied for 22 animals under the 1996 special beef premium 22 month scheme in November 1996. This application was subsequently selected for field inspection at which it was established that four of the animals applied on were missing. The appropriate penalty was imposed, i.e., no premium was payable as the rejected animals exceeded 20 per cent of the number found eligible.
The person named was advised of the proposed penalty and afforded the opportunity to appeal. Following consideration of his appeal, the penalty was confirmed. On 31 October 1997 the person named was advised of the result of his appeal and indicated that the decision could be appealed to the headage and premia appeals unit within 21 days. To date, an appeal has not been lodged by the herdowner.
191 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when sheep headage payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [21126/97]
The person named should receive payment due within the next few days.
192 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive his 1997 headage and suckler grant. [21127/97]
The following payments have now issued to the person named: £1,615.29 in respect of 1997 cattle headage application; £1,262.07 in respect of 1997 suckler cow application.
193 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a suckler grant will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21142/97]
The following payments have now issued to the person named: £1,542.95 in respect of 1997 cattle headage application; £1,514.48 in respect of 1997 suckler cow application.
