Theresa Ahearn
Ceist:110 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when an installation aid grant will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
It is hoped to have this application determined shortly. If the applicant is found to be eligible payment will be made as soon as possible.
Brian Cowen
Ceist:111 Mr. Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if payment has yet been made to a person (details supplied) in County Offaly in respect of a land drainage programme.
This grant has been paid.
Michael Lowry
Ceist:112 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the current position regarding an application under the farm improvement grant scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and when payment will issue to him.
Every effort is made to have payments under the farm investment aid schemes made at the earliest possible date. Claims are, of course, processed strictly in order of receipt and, therefore, the period between receipt of a particular claim and its payment is affected by the overall volume of claims to be processed at the time in question and the position in regard to budgetary resources. Having regard to the level of claims currently on hands, it is likely to be about three months before this payment can be made.