The person named applied for a total forage area of 72.93 hectares on his 2003 area aid application. During the course of an inspection of the applicant's lands a reduced area of 60.46 hectares of forage land was found. This resulted in a 20.63% overclaim penalty. However, no area linked penalties will apply to suckler cow premium or special beef premium payments where the area found is sufficient to support a stocking density of 1.8 livestock units per hectare or less.
The person named applied for premium on 23 animals under the 2003 suckler cow premium scheme. The application has been processed and payment amounting to €5,155.45 issued on 14 April 2004. This represents payment in full in respect of the number of animals applied on. Payment of €765.90 issued on 29 June 2004 in respect of animals qualifying under the suckler cow national envelope. Regarding the 2003 extensification premium, the position is that eligibility has been established and the person named can expect a payable order for €920 shortly.