An application from the persons concerned was received in my Department on 15 November 1999. Additional information in support of the application was requested on 17 November 1999 and was supplied on 22 November 1999.
The application was then assessed. It did not meet the criteria for eligibility and was not approved as farming was not the applicants' main occupation and principal source of income. The applicants were informed of the decision. I understand the ESB will be in touch with them shortly to quote standard terms of supply.