The person named submitted three applications under the 2004 special beef premium scheme, in respect of 24 animals. The first application, in respect of eight bulls, was received on 26 February 2004. The 60% advance payment issued on 18 October 2004 and the 40% balance on 18 April 2005. The second application, in respect of three 2nd age animals and ten bulls, was received on 12 December 2004. The 100% payment issued on 18 April 2005. The third application, in respect of two 2nd age animals and one bull, was received on 31 December 2004. The 60% advance issued on 1 April 2005 and the 40% balance on 18 April 2005. Therefore, all special beef premium applications have been fully paid.
Eleven eligible animals were slaughtered under the herd number of the person named and are, therefore, eligible under the 2004 slaughter premium scheme. The 60% advance payment in respect of nine animals issued on 20 October 2004, in respect of one animal on 1 December 2004 and in respect of the final animal on 21 December 2004. The balancing payment in respect of the 11 animals, which issued on 18 April 2005, took account of the quota overshoot of 2.13%. Therefore, all payments due to the person named under the slaughter premium scheme have issued.
The person named was due compensation of €2,738.99 in respect of seven reactor animals slaughtered on 7 March 2005. Following receipt of a factory docket on 7 April 2005, the claim was processed and payment was made on 25 April 2005.
The person named also applied under the 2004 extensification premium scheme. Payments under this scheme are normally made in June. The application will be considered in due course.