asked the Minister for Agriculture why the grant payable to a person (details supplied) in County Cork, under the group fodder scheme regarding the purchase of a rotary muck spreader, has not been paid, bearing in mind that the application forms therefor were completed by the agricultural adviser for the area; and when payment of the grant can be expected.
Written Answers. - Fodder Scheme Grant Applicant.
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A provision of the group fodder scheme excludes from grant-aid any purchases undertaken without the prior written approval of the chief agricultural officer of the county committee of agriculture. This particular farm machinery group did not comply with this provision in that the date of purchase preceded the date of application for a grant.