asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farmers who qualified for payment of installation premiums following the introduction of the scheme in 1986; the number who have been paid to date; and the reasons for non-payment of those awaiting payment.
Written Answers. - Installation Premium Payments.
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Three hundred and thirty-one farmers have qualified for payment of premiums under the scheme of installation aid for young farmers. Payment has been made to 152 of these.
All premiums are paid strictly in the order in which eligibility is established. Payments are being phased in such a way as to ensure adherence to the amount provided in the Vote. Consequently, there is some delay in payments.