Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 241: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding suckler payments for farmers whose animals are removed from the herd for disease purposes, particularly tuberculosis; and if he will clarify if the computer software system place in his Department is sufficiently upgraded to facilitate this payment to farmers in these circumstances. [23775/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Suckler Welfare Scheme, animals, which are officially removed under permit for disease purposes may qualify for payment, provided they otherwise comply with the Terms and Conditions of the scheme. The computer software system is being upgraded and the changes to facilitate these payments will be in place shortly.