Michael Ring
Question:204 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive the remainder of payments for 2002, including the 20% suckler cow premium. [11882/03]
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
The person named applied for premium for 14 animals under the 2002 suckler cow premium scheme. An 80% advance payment of €2510.48 issued on 16 October 2002 and the 20% balancing payment for €627.62 issued on 1 May 2003.
The person named submitted one 2002 special beef premium application in respect of six animals. Advance payment of €720.00 issued on 16 October, 2002 and balancing payment of €180.00 issued on 6 May, 2003. The person named participated in 2002 extensification opting for the census system. Payment of this premium is scheduled to commence in June 2003.
John Perry
Question:205 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Sligo has not received the slatted shed grant; if it will be released instantly in view of the fact that all documentation is lodged and inspections carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11963/03]
The person named is an applicant under the farm waste management scheme. A preliminary inspection of the applicant's premises took place on 21 February 2003 and a decision that the investment works concerned may proceed is expected to issue shortly. It is a strict condition of the scheme concerned that no grant aid is payable in respect of any works carried out prior to the issue of such approval.