Michael Creed
Question:210 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive a grant for a slatted unit. [11673/01]
Written Answers - Grant Payments.
A payment issued to the person named under the national control of farm pollution scheme on 24 April 2001.
Willie Penrose
Question:211 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will have an extensification grant paid immediately to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11704/01]
Under the protocol on direct payments to farmers, as agreed with the farming bodies, my Department is committed to paying the 2000 extensification premium in June 2001 and to having payments in all eligible cases completed by 30 June 2001, in line with EU rules.
However, in view of the current difficulties being experienced by farmers, I have asked my officials to examine prospects for achieving an earlier payment date. When payments commence, the person named will be paid without delay provided he meets the criteria for eligibility.