Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 13 Oct 1999

Vol. 509 No. 2

Written Answers. - Grant Payments.

John Browne

Question:

83 Mr. Browne (Wexford) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason sheep subsidy and area aid payments have not issued to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; the reason this person has failed to get a response in spite of repeated phone calls to his Department; if he will have the matter fully investigated to enable payments to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20066/99]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (Mr. Walsh)

Following a compliance inspection on the flock of the person named the number of sheep found was lower than that claimed on his application. He was deemed ineligible for payment under the 1999 scheme and he was also debarred for the 2000 scheme. He was notified of this decision on 14 May 1999 and he was advised that he could have his case reviewed by the district inspector. The person concerned has since appealed his case to the district inspector and he will be notified of the result of this appeal shortly.

John Browne

Question:

84 Mr. Browne (Wexford) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason ewe premium and headage payments have not issued to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; if he will have the matter investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

(Mr. Walsh): Following an inspection of the flock of the person named, a number of sheep were found at locations not declared on his application form. As there was no record of prior written notification regarding the movement of these sheep as required under the terms and conditions of the scheme he was informed by the inspecting officer that he faced possible exclusion from the 1999 scheme. Following further contacts between the local office staff and the person named further investigations were carried out. These investigations are almost concluded and a decision on the outcome will be communicated to the person named shortly.

Dinny McGinley

Question:

85 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when cattle and sheep headage will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [20146/99]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (Mr. Walsh)

An overclaim has been identified on two of the land parcels claimed by the person named in 1999. Maps have issued to him with a view to resolving the difficulties. His application cannot be processed further until a reply is received.