Michael Ring
Question:190 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will see a resolution to his claim for headage and premia; and the reason for the delay in payment. [15166/99]
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
The person named was written to regarding commonage and dual claim problems determined on his 1998 area aid application. No response has yet been received. No payments can issue until all outstanding problems have been resolved.
Cecilia Keaveney
Question:191 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position in relation to a headage grant payment for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15229/99]
A herdowner must submit a valid area aid application for the relevant year in order to be considered for payment of headage grants. The person named did not submit an area aid application in 1998, and consequently payments of headage grants cannot issue. However, if the person named forwards a postal certificate as proof of postage and a copy of his original application, my Department will have it processed.