asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the total number of applications received for the cattle headage scheme in County Clare; the number of grants paid to date; and when final payments are expected to be completed.

A total of 7,250 applications were received under the scheme in County Clare. To date, 1,928 herdowners have been paid a total of £455,038. It is expected that all eligible applicants in the county will be paid before 31st March next.