Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 404: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason slaughter premium was not awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo on a particular animal from the person's herd; and when the premium for that animal will issue. [4392/06]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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As the slaughter detail initially notified to the CMMS database was incorrect, payment of the slaughter premium in respect of the animal concerned, which is now due to issue shortly, could not be processed. The person named had been advised in writing and had arranged to have the necessary amendment made.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 405: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the 3% modulation funds that were deducted from farmers under the single farm payment; if this fund has been divided out; if not, when same will happen; the parts of the country that will benefit from the fund; the number who received payment from the fund; the expected numbers who will benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4394/06]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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A total of €18.6 million in modulated funds is available this year. I have decided that this funding should be used in 2006 as a top-up payment under the compensatory allowance scheme. Farmers in the disadvantaged areas, which account for 75% of the country, will, therefore, benefit from a once-off payment under the scheme this year. Payments will commence in September and will involve some 100,000 beneficiaries.