An issue which delayed finalisation of the 2003 area aid application for the person named has now been resolved and any further payments due in respect of 2003 can now be processed.
The person named has two animals eligible under the 2003 slaughter premium scheme. The 80% advance payment issued in respect of these animals on 27 January 2004. The 20% balancing payments for slaughter premium will issue shortly.
The person named applied for premium on 62 animals under the 2003 suckler cow premium scheme. The application has been processed for payment and his 80% advance instalment amounting to €11,117.84 issued on 20 October 2003. The 20% balancing payment will issue shortly.
The person named applied to participate in 2003 extensification premium. Payment of this premium is scheduled to commence next month but it is too early to confirm if he will qualify for payment. The person named was paid his full entitlement under the 2003 area-based compensatory allowance scheme on the maximum of 45 hectares on 23 September 2003.