Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 November 2006
245 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the 2006 disadvantaged areas scheme for person (details supplied) in County Kerry; the status of their flock register; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39787/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 15 May 2006. While the person named declared 257.50 hectares, payments under the Scheme are restricted to a maximum of 45 hectares. However, following computer validation, an issue in relation to the required minimum stocking level was identified, on foot of which the person named was written to 26 September. As no reply has been received to date, an official from my Department will make direct contact with the person named in the matter. Payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme can only issue where the minimum stocking density level of 0.15 livestock units per hectare is met.
