Jim Higgins
Ceist:111 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if payment under the 1998 extensification premium scheme will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [13785/99]
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
In accordance with the regulations, extensification premium is payable on all animals paid under the suckler cow and special beef premium schemes if the stocking density on the holding is less than 1.4LUs per Hectare. It is intended to commence payment of the 1998 extensification premium in early June. The person named will then be considered for payment and if the stocking density is less than 1.4 LU/HA his full entitlement under this scheme will be paid before the end of June, in line with EU requirements and with the charter of rights for farmers.
Seymour Crawford
Ceist:112 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will receive payment under the control of farmyard pollution scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13794/99]
The grant in this case is being paid.
Ulick Burke
Ceist:113 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a grant will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Galway under the 1997 area aid scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13795/99]
The herd owner lodged an appeal on 5 March 1999 regarding his 1998 area aid application. His 1997 area aid application was in order. Appeals are dealt with in the order in which they are received and require individual examination. This appeal will be examined in due course and the herd owner will be notified of the outcome.