Michael Moynihan
Ceist:50 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the delay in the payment of installation grants to young farmers in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Vol. 397 No. 3
50 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the delay in the payment of installation grants to young farmers in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Because of the detailed examination required to comply with the relevant EC regulation the determination of eligibility for the young farmer installation premium is inevitably a lengthy and complex process. When eligibility is determined payment is made as soon as possible having regard to the budgetary allocation.