Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2004
270 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the forage area will be determined under the suckler cow premium scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and when outstanding premia will be issued to this person. [26074/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe forage area determined from the 2004 area aid application for the person named was 17.51 hectares. This area multiplied by the maximum 1.8 livestock units stocking density limit allows payment to him on 31.51 livestock units. He has been paid 60% advance instalments of special beef premium on 3.6 livestock units and suckler cow premium on 27.91 livestock units i.e. on six male cattle and 28.71 suckler cows/heifers, the amounts paid being €540.00 and €3,861.20, which issued on 19 October and 18 October 2004 respectively.
The 61.58% identification and registration penalty applied to this person's 2003 premia applications is being reduced to 20% on foot of an EU regulation introduced recently and that payments for any balances due to him will issue within the next fortnight.
271 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive area aid payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26087/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 2004 area aid application of the person named has been fully processed with an area determined for payment purposes of 45.72 hectares. Payment of his full entitlement under the 2004 area-based compensatory allowance scheme will issue shortly.
272 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the force majeure appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26089/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named has been notified that the circumstances outlined in her single payment scheme application did not satisfy the criteria for force majeure/exceptional circumstances under article 40 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1782/2003. Following this decision the person named submitted an appeal to the independent single payment appeals committee. A full review of the circumstances of the case will be carried out by the committee and the person named will be notified shortly of the outcome.
273 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the force majeure appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26090/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named has submitted an application requesting the entitlements to be amended under the single payment scheme measure relating to new entrants-inheritance. Following an examination of the application submitted, the person named was requested to submit additional information in respect of this application. When the outstanding information is received, her application will be processed by my Department, and the person named will be informed of the decision in respect of the application.
274 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the force majeure appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26091/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named, having been notified that the circumstances outlined by him did not satisfy the criteria for force majeure-exceptional circumstances under Article 40 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1782/2003, submitted an appeal to the independent single payment appeals committee. Following a full examination of the circumstances outlined in the appeal, the independent single payment appeals committee made a recommendation and a letter issued to the person named on 7 October 2004. The findings of the appeals committee were that the original decision taken by my Department should be upheld.
However, the person named has submitted applications for consideration under both the new entrants and inheritance measures provided for in the regulation underpinning the scheme. When processing of these applications has been completed the person named will be notified directly of the outcome.
275 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the force majeure appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26092/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named has been notified that the circumstances outlined in his single payment scheme application did not satisfy the criteria for force majeure-exceptional circumstances under Article 40 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1782/2003. Following this decision the person named submitted an appeal to the independent single payment appeals committee. A full review of the circumstances of the case will be carried out by the independent single payment appeals committee and the person named will be notified shortly of the outcome.
276 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the force majeure appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26093/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named, having been notified that the circumstances outlined by him did not satisfy the criteria for force majeure-exceptional circumstances under Article 40 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1782/2003, submitted an appeal to the independent single payment appeals committee. Following a full examination of the circumstances outlined in the appeal, the independent single payment appeals committee made a recommendation and a letter issued to the person named on 24 September 2004. The findings of the appeals committee were that the original decision taken by my Department should be upheld.
277 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the force majeure appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26094/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named, having been notified that the circumstances outlined by him did not satisfy the criteria for force majeure-exceptional circumstances under Article 40 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1782/2003, submitted an appeal to the independent single payment appeals committee. Following a full examination of the circumstances outlined in the appeal, the independent single payment appeals committee made a recommendation and a letter issued to the person named on 24 September 2004. The findings of the appeals committee were that the original decision taken by my Department should be upheld.
