Michael Ring
Question:228 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be awarded ewe premium. [28734/04]
View answerWednesday, 10 November 2004
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Under the 2004 ewe/supplementary premium scheme the person named qualified for payment of €2,100 in respect of 75 ewes.
However, under the 2003 scheme he applied on 115 ewes. Following an inspection of his flock only 75 ewes were found leaving a shortfall of 40. Under the scheme if the difference between the number of absent ewes and the number of ewes found eligible exceeded 50% no premium could be paid for 2003. In addition, an amount equal to the amount that would have been due on the number of absent ewes had to be offset against the 2004 ewe premium. The amount was €1,170.40 in this case and, when offset against the 2004 premium of €2,100, leaves a balance of €929.96 payable for 2004. This amount will be paid shortly.