Michael Noonan (Limerick East, Fine Gael)
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Question 204: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans for the allocation of entitlements under the national reserve; when the entitlements will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26178/05]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Applications for an allocation of entitlements from the single payment scheme national reserve were received from more than 17,500 farmers. Processing of these applications is continuing and the intention is to make allocations to successful applicants by 1 December next. This will allow any allocations to be reflected in the single payment scheme payment which is scheduled to commence on 1 December 2005.

The single payment advisory committee comprising representatives of my Department, Teagasc and the farming organisations met recently to discuss the rules for allocating the national reserve. Further contacts will take place on this matter before a final decision is made.