Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 October 2010
242 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to introduce new grant aid for dairy equipment; the qualification criteria and funding levels available under this new dairy hygiene scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36581/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraEU Commission approval for the introduction of five targeted modernisation schemes focused on supporting productive investment in the agricultural sector was received earlier this year. Due to the relatively short time-frames for completion of the investment works concerned, priority was given to the introduction of the Sow Welfare and Poultry Welfare Schemes which were launched on 16 June last. The Sheep Fencing/Handling Scheme will open for new applications on 1 November next.
No date has yet been fixed for the introduction of the Dairy Equipment Scheme. Under the terms of Ireland's Rural Development Programme, the Scheme will provide grant-aid for (i) milking machine equipment, and (ii) milk storage and cooling equipment, at a standard grant-rate of 40 per cent up to a maximum grant level.
243 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Clare receive their payment under the disadvantaged area scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36609/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra244 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when will payment be made to a person (details supplied) in County Clare for the single farm payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36613/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 243 and 244 together.
An application under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 13 May 2010. The application of the person named is now processed and the 75% advance payment due under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme will issue shortly. The 25% balancing payments under that Scheme are scheduled to commence issuing as and from 20 October 2010.
The 50% advance payments under the Single Payment Scheme are scheduled to commence issuing as and from 18 October 2010; individuals' payments will be calculated on the basis of those parcels cleared for payment at that stage. The application of the person named is scheduled to be among those to whom the advance will issue at that stage. The 50% balancing payments under the Scheme are scheduled to commence issuing as and from 1 December 2010.
