The person named has 18 animals for consideration under the 2008 Suckler Welfare Scheme. However, as this number includes a set of twins the number of grants payable is limited to 17, as it is the dam, which qualifies for a single grant of €80.00. It is a condition of the scheme that for herds with more than 10 suckler cows, the calves must be weaned in at least two separate groups. The applicant provided a single weaning date for the 18 calves. An officer from the Suckler Welfare Section of my Department in Portlaoise has been in contact with the applicant, the matter has now been resolved and, payment will issue shortly.