Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010
1625 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason the 2009 cow welfare scheme has not been granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31784/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named applied for 17 animals under the 2008 Suckler Welfare Scheme for 2008. 18 calves were born into the herd in this year but included one set of twins. Payment is made on the eligible suckler cow and was made, in full, on 30 April 2009 in respect of the 17 suckler cows.
The person named applied on 17 animals under this Scheme for 2009. Payment in full issued on 30 July 2010 in respect of these 17 animals.
1626 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment under the 2009 cow welfare scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31787/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named applied for 29 animals under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Under the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme, one of the primary requirements for applicants with 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. The person named declared that he had weaned all of the animals on 15 October 2009 and, therefore, was ineligible for payment. The applicant subsequently submitted additional information. My Department sought further clarification but the applicant has not responded to date. The application will be processed to finality on receipt of the applicant's response.
