The person named was selected for on-farm inspection in 2004. His 2004 area aid application has been fully processed with an area of 34.23 hectares determined for payment purposes.
He applied for 2004 EU suckler cow premium on 25 animals. He has lodged no 2004 EU special beef premium application so far. Up to now two of his animals have been deemed eligible for 2004 EU slaughter premium and he has also applied for 2004 ewe premium.
In accordance with the relevant EU regulations, premium payments cannot start until 16 October. The person named should be paid 60% suckler and slaughter premium advances soon after that date and the balances in March-April 2005. He should also be paid full EU ewe supplementary premium soon after 16 October.
The person named has submitted an application under the 2004 extensification premium scheme. Payments under this scheme are due to commence in June 2005. This application will be considered in due course.
The 2004 area based compensatory allowance claimed by the person named will be paid shortly.