asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries when a cheque will be issued in payment for 20 reactors under the brucellosis eradication scheme to a person (name supplied) in County Meath in view of the fact that the cattle were removed seven weeks ago by his Department; and the reason for the delay in making payment.
Written Answers. - Brucellosis Eradication Scheme.
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Payment in the case referred to by the Deputy was made on 10th January. The delay was due to the unusual heavy volume of payments being made to farmers this winter.