Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005
677 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason the 2004 suckler cow grant has not been awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2075/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named applied for premium on eight animals under the 2004 suckler cow premium scheme. Payment of his 60% advance instalment amounting to €1,075.92 issued on 16 October 2004.
When processing the application for the balance payment it was found that two animals were sold inside the six months retention period and so required replacing. CMMS records showed that there was only one suitable replacement. Correspondence issued to the herdowner on 6 January 2005 informing him that one animal disposed of inside retention and not replaced was to be rejected from his claim with a consequential penalty. He was given the option of seeking a review.
The person named submitted medical evidence with a request to have his case re-examined. Based on this new information it has now been decided that the animal in question will be deleted from his application without penalty. The application is currently being processed for balancing payment on seven eligible animals. Balancing payments are expected to start at the end of March or early April.
