Michael Ring
Question:205 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive sheep headage for 2000. [22053/00]
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
(Mr. Walsh): The person included 165.93 hectares in his 2000 area aid application. An area of 165.77 hectares was determined which is some 0.16 hectares less than the area claimed.
Under Article 9 of EU Regulation 3887/92, no penalty is applied when the difference is less than 3 per cent. Therefore, in this case no penalty is applied, leaving the area determined for payment purposes at 165.77 hectares. Any payments due will issue as soon as possible.