asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he will state (1) the number of animals eligible under the Beef Cattle Incentive Scheme in each of the past three years and (2) the estimated number for 1973-74.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Beef Cattle Incentive Scheme.
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(1) The number of animals eligible for grants in the past three years is:
(a) 285,129 for year ended 31st March, 1971.
(b) 387,469 for year ended 31st March, 1972.
(c) 457,243 for year ended 31st March, 1973.
(2) The estimated number for 1973-74 is 678,900.