Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 February 2004
112 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of persons who have made applications under the force majeure — exceptional circumstances clause for the single farm payment under the mid-term review proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4840/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department received in excess of 14,000 applications from farmers, requesting consideration of force majeure — exceptional circumstances to be taken into account in the calculation of their entitlements under the single payment scheme. The processing of these applications has commenced and individual applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course.
