Grant Payments.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 March 2005

Thursday, 3 March 2005

Questions (149)

Paul Connaughton

Question:

149 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the outstanding 40% of the suckler cow grant for 2004 will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7316/05]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

Under the herd number quoted, an application for premium on seven animals under the 2004 suckler cow premium scheme was received on 11 February 2004, from a person other than the person named.

Payment of the 60% advance instalment has issued to the applicant. Processing for 40% balancing instalments is ongoing and it is expected that payments will start at the end of March.