asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will have cattle headage grants paid to persons (details supplied) in County Sligo, who are awaiting payment for a long time; if he will have a decision made immediately; and if he will explain the very long delay in dealing with these cases.

Investigation into the movement of cattle between the two herds mentioned and a third herd have been in train and it is anticipated that a decision as to payment of headage grants will be taken within the next couple of weeks.