Vol. 525 No. 2
331 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will allow payment of the 1998 sheep headage scheme to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that the person made a genuine error; and if he will intervene in this case. [24202/00]
The herd owner lodged an appeal concerning his 1998 sheep headage application. The appeal was examined and the herd owner was notified on 9 February 1999 that the appeal was unsuccessful. This case is currently being examined by the office of the Ombudsman.
332 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when a grant will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in respect of agricultural buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24440/00]
The person named is an applicant under the farm improvement programme. It is expected that a payment for £7,127 in respect of a slatted shed and associated works will issue to him within the next two weeks.
