Vol. 512 No. 8
34 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will allow payment of income supplement on hardship grounds to a person (details supplied) in County Waterford who, due to depopulation of his herd, will not have any income for four months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27460/99]
Income supplement is payable in cases where disease breakdown results in the removal of more than 10% of animals in a herd and where depopulation is not deemed appropriate. Due to the size of the breakdown in this herd, a depopulation offer was made to the person concerned which was accepted on 23 November 1999. The depopulation took place on 7 December 1999. The person concerned does not therefore qualify for income supplement. However, appropriate reactor and depopulation grants, which are in addition to the salvage price paid directly by the factory to the person concerned, will be processed for payment when disinfection has been certified.
