Written Answers - Grant Payments.

Tuesday, 10 May 2005

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 602 No. 1

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  295.  Mr. Hogan  Information on Philip Hogan  Zoom on Philip Hogan   asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food  Information on Mary Coughlan  Zoom on Mary Coughlan   when money will be awarded under the disease eradication scheme under the hardship fund for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14980/05]

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan): Information on Mary Coughlan  Zoom on Mary Coughlan  The hardship grant is aimed at assisting eligible owners or keepers whose herds are restricted during the period 1 November to 30 April. Under the terms and conditions of the hardship grant 2004-05, payment will not be made where the owner or keeper fails to co-operate with veterinary inspectors or authorised officers in carrying out their duties under the diseases eradication schemes.

In this instance the person concerned had a TB round test on 22 October 2004. Twelve of the 122 animals tested were reactors. The second part of this test was carried out on 26 November and a further two reactors were disclosed. The person concerned did not allow the Department to remove these animals until 14 January 2005, a delay of six weeks, thus disqualifying him for hardship grant due to non-compliance with testing regulations.

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