Seymour Crawford
Question:233 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan can expect to receive headage payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11653/04]
View answerTuesday, 27 April 2004
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The person named was paid his full entitlement under the 2003 area-based compensatory allowance scheme amounting to €3,785.40 on 22 September 2003.
The person named applied for premium on 17 animals under the 2003 suckler cow premium scheme. An 80% advance payment amounting to €2,151.84 issued on 17 October 2003. This represented payment for 12 animals, the number of suckler cow quota rights on record for the herdowner. The 20% balancing payment is due to issue shortly.
The person named lodged one application in respect of 21 animals under the 2003 special beef premium scheme and has been paid the 80% advance in respect of these animals. The 20% balancing payment on these animals is due to issue to the person named shortly.
The person named had 23 animals slaughtered under the 2003 slaughter premium scheme and has been paid 80% advance payment on all these animals. The 20% balancing payments are due to issue to the person named shortly.
Payment of 2003 extensification premium is not scheduled to commence until June. The person named opted to participate in the premium but is it too early to confirm if he will qualify for payment.