The person named applied for grants on 32 animals under the 1997 suckler cow premium scheme on 29 May 1997. At an inspection of his herd on 23 July 1997 it was discovered that one of the animals declared on his application as a suckler cow was, in fact, a bull. The person named was considered to have made a false declaration through serious negligence and was deemed ineligible for the 1997 suckler cow premium scheme. In addition my Department was not satisfied that he had the number of cows declared at the date of application.
The person named recently sought a review of that decision and a review will be carried out by a person other than the person who made the original decision. The result of the review will be communicated to the person concerned.
He will be paid his full entitlement under the 1997 cattle headage scheme within the next two weeks.