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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 22 Jun 2000

Vol. 521 No. 6

Written Answers. - Milk Quota.

Johnny Brady

Question:

22 Mr. J. Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when the five million gallons of additional national quota will be allocated to younger dairy farmers with quota of less than 35,000 gallons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17681/00]

The completed application forms for allocation from the five million gallons of additional milk quota for younger dairy farmers with a quota of less than 35,000 gallons have been received through the co-operatives dairies. These are being examined in detail and in many cases further information had to be sought by my Department to establish eligibility and to calculate the quantity of additional quota to be allocated to each eligible applicant.

My Department will endeavour to have the individual allocations made as early as possible and all applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications. The additional quota allocated will be available to producers for use within the current quota year.
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