I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 121 together.
On examination of the 1997 area aid application and maps of the person named, an apparent overclaim of land was discovered. The area aid unit of my Department is writing to the person named and enclosing a map, with a view to clarifying the position. When the map is returned, processing of the 1997 area aid application will then be finalised and, if due, a further 30 per cent balancing payment will issue to the person named under the 1997 special beef premium scheme.
Any remaining payment due under the 1997 special beef premium scheme cannot be made until such time as national quota usage for 1997 has been determined. Quota usage is determined by reference to the overall number of animals deemed eligible for payment under the 1997 ten month special beef premium scheme and this will not be known until late May 1998 at the earliest. Likewise, payment of extensification premium cannot be made to eligible producers until the definitive position regarding special beef premium quota usage is determined.