Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Calf Subsidy.
- Calf subsidy closing date 7 speeches
The Minister extended the calf subsidy application deadline to 30 June 1983, but said no further extension was possible without delaying inspections.
Ned O'Keeffe, Austin Deasy
- Calf scheme inspections 5 speeches
Byrne questioned how inspections would be conducted and whether every farm would be visited. The Minister said the scheme would operate as in the past.
Hugh Byrne, Austin Deasy, Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will consider extending the closing date for the qualification for the £22 EEC calf subsidy from Monday 20 June 1983 to mid-July; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Comment on this
I have already extended the closing dates of all cattle schemes, including the EEC calf premium scheme to 30 June 1983.
A further extension of closing dates would unduly delay the commencement of inspections which have been brought forward this year at the request of the farming organisations.
Comment on this
I am glad that the Minister has been practical enough to do this instead of having the matter handled in the way it was handled last year.
Comment on this
How will the inspections be carried out this year having regard to the almost total failure last year in this respect?
Comment on this
The sheep inspections are in progress and we will be proceeding with the calf inspections.
