Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 214: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wexford only received payment for 11 and not 17 cows under the beef premium; the options available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4516/04]

Joe Walsh (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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The person named submitted two applications under the 2003 special beef premium scheme. The first application was received on 28 May 2003 in respect of 12 male animals. Advance payment of 80% of €1440 for these animals issued on 29 January 2004.

A second application was received on 15 September 2003 in respect of 17 male animals. Following computer validation of this application, one of these animals showed as a female, while a further five were shown as sold within the retention period. Therefore, the advance payment of €1320, which issued on 29 January 2004, was in respect of 11 animals. Following correspondence with the person named and review within my Department, the position with regard to the five animals sold within retention has been resolved and an advance payment in respect of these animals will issue shortly. As only male animals are eligible for the scheme, no payment is due in respect of the animal identified as female.