Michael Moynihan
Ceist:74 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the suckler cow grant will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [24969/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 June 2010
74 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the suckler cow grant will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [24969/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named applied for 21 animals in 2009 under the Suckler Welfare Scheme. Under the Terms and Conditions of the scheme, for herds of more than 10 cows, the animals must be weaned in at least two separate groups with at least five days between the weaning of each group. Payment will not issue until all of the animals have been weaned to ensure compliance with this condition. Also there are a number of queries regarding some of the animals and when these have been resolved payment can issue. I have arranged for an official of my Department to make direct contact with the applicant to deal with the issues involved.