Michael Ring
Question:70 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive 1999 cattle headage. [8369/00]
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
The person named included commonage in his 1999 area aid application, but did not provide proof of his entitlement to claim this commonage. The herdowner has been contacted in this regard. No payments can issue until this matter has been resolved.
Michael Ring
Question:71 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved assistance from the hardship fund in view of the circumstances. [8370/00]
The initial hardship grant covering the period 18 January to 17 February 2000 will be paid to the person concerned by the end of this week. A second such payment for the period 18 February to 17 March 2000 will be paid shortly afterwards.