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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Jun 1999

Vol. 506 No. 2

Written Answers. - Grant Payments.

Michael Ring

Question:

170 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not received payment under the suckler cow scheme. [15032/99]

The person named applied for nine beef cows and one calf under the 1998 cattle headage scheme and eight cows under the 1998 suckler cow scheme on 28 May 1998.

It was discovered that one of the animals listed on the application form was disposed of inside the retention period. The resultant penalty applicable in this case is 10 per cent of the total cattle headage grant due to him.

As the person concerned has already been paid his full 1998 cattle headage entitlement of £775.80, a deduction of £77.58 will now be made from his 1998 suckler cow entitlement which will be paid within the next week.

Michael Ring

Question:

171 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not received payment of 1998 headage and premium grants in view of the fact the application was cleared for payment six weeks ago; and if this will be investigated immediately. [15033/99]

As stated in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 54 of 6 May 1999 the application has now been fully processed by the area aid unit. Arrangements have been put in place for payments to issue within the next two weeks.

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