WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.8 
15 December 2003 
 (03-6591) 
Committee on Subsidies 
and Countervailing Measures Original:   English 
 
 
 
SUBSIDIES  
 
New and Full Notification Pursuant to Article XVI:1 of the GATT 1994  
and Article 25 of the Agreement on Subsidies and  
Countervailing Measures  
 
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
 
Addendum  
 
  The following addendum to the notification of  the European Community relates to subsidy 
programmes of Ireland . 
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 IRELAND  
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
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1. Aughinish Alumina Relief .................................................................................................... ....3 
2. Sea fishing – Repayment of hydrocarbon oil LPG excise duty in the case of Sea 
fishing........................................................................................................................ .................4 
3. Relief for glasshouse/mushroom operators.............................................................................5 
4. Department of Agriculture and Food......................................................................................6 
 
             
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 1. Aughinish Alumina Relief 
(a) Title of subsidy 
 Aughinish Alumina Relief  – relief for the production of alumina in the Shannon region 
 
(b) Period under review 
 2001 -2002 
 
(c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 To maintain competitiveness 
 
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The relief which was introduced in 1983, is currently provided for by section 100(e) of the 
Finance Act 1999.  It is allowed under Counc il Directive 1999/880/EC which sets down the 
derogations from standard mine ral oil tax taxation requirements which have been granted under 
Article 8.4 of the mineral oils “structures” Directive 92/81/EEC. 
 
(e) Form of the subsidy 
 Excise duty relief 
 
(f) How the subsidy is provided (destination) 
 The subsidy is provided to Aughinish Alumina Li mited in the form of relief from mineral oil 
tax on Heavy Fuel Oil used to produce alumina. 
 
(g) Total amount of subsidy 
 The total amount was  € 4,603,062 in 2001 and EUR € 4,416,759 in 2002  
 
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
 The relief in operation since 1983 is not tim e limited but will be subject to review. 
 
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy 
 None available 
 
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 2. Sea fishing – Repayment of hydrocarbon oil LPG excise duty in the case of Sea fishing 
(a) Title of subsidy 
 Sea Fishing - Relief from mineral oil tax on fuel used for sea fishing and other sea navigation. 
 
(b) Period under review 
 2001 – 2002  
 
(c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 To assist the sea-fishing industry 
 
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The relief is required under Article 8(1)(c ) of the mineral oils “structures” Directive 
92/81/EEC.  It has been applied since 1981 and is cu rrently provided for by article 100(1)(h) of the 
Finance Act 1999. 
 
(e) Form of the subsidy 
 Excise duty relief 
 
(f) How the subsidy is provided (destination) 
 The subsidy is provided by way of repayment of mineral oil tax to the fishermen and other sea 
navigation operators. 
 
(g) Total amount of subsidy 
 The total amount was  € 2,499,095 in 2001 and € 2,256,892 in 2002 
 
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is not time limited.  
 
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy 
 None available 
 
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 3. Relief for glasshouse/mushroom operators 
(a) Title of subsidy 
 Relief (partial) from mineral oil tax for hor ticultural producers (in glasshouse) and for 
mushroom growers. 
 
(b) Period under review 
 2001 - 2002 
 
(c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 To assist commercial glasshouse operators and mushroom growers 
 
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The relief was introduced in 1977 and is currently provided for under Section 98 of the 
Finance Act 1999.  It is allowed under Article 8(2)  of mineral oils “structures” Directive 92/81/EEC. 
 
(e) Form of the subsidy 
 Reduced rate (by way of repayment) of mi neral oil tax on Heavy Oil and Liquid Petroleum 
Gas. 
 
(f) How the subsidy is provided (destination) 
 The subsidy is provided to commercial glasshouse operators and mushroom growers 
 
(g) Total amount of subsidy 
 The total amount was € 294,175 in 2001 and € 377,520 in 2002 
 
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
 The relief in operation since 1977 is not time limited 
 
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy 
 None available 
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 4. Department of Agriculture and Food 
(a) Title of subsidy 
  Installation Aid Scheme (Nati onal Development Plan 2000-2006) 
 
(b) Period under review 
  2001  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 Support provided to encourage young people to  establish themselves in farming on a viable 
holding and thereby ensure the continued rejuvenation of the farming workforce.   (d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 (e) Form of the subsidy 
 
 Direct payment to the farmer.  (f) How the subsidy is provided   
A grant of €9,523 is paid on approval of a valid application for payment.  
 (g) Total amount of subsidy   2001: €0.56m.  
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
 
 Once-off payment. 
 (i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy  
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
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 (a) Title of subsidy 
  Installation Aid scheme (National Development Plan 2000-2006)  (b) Period under review 
 
 2002  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy  
 Support provided to encourage young people to  establish themselves in farming on a viable 
holding and therefore ensure the continued rejuvenation of the farming workforce.  (d) Background and authority for the subsidy  
 This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 (e) Form of the subsidy  
 Direct payment to the farmer. 
 (f) How the subsidy is provided    A grant of €9,523 is paid on approva l of a valid application for payment. 
 
(g) Total amount of subsidy   2002: €3.54m.   (h) Duration of the subsidy 
 
 Once-off payment.  (i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy  
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.8 
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 (a) Title of subsidy 
  National Scheme of Instal lation Aid (OPARDF 1994-1999) 
 (b) Period under review 
 
 2001  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy  
 To assist young well-trained farmers to set up as full-time farmers. 
 (d) Background and authority for the subsidy   The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture and Food.  It is funded by the 
Irish Government and is a sub-measure under th e Operational Programme for Rural Development 
1994-1999.  (e) Form of the subsidy   Direct payment to the farmer. 
 
(f) How the subsidy is provided   
A grant of €7,110.53 is paid on approval of a valid application for payment. 
 
(g) Total amount of subsidy 
  2001: €2.13m  (h) Duration of the subsidy  
 Once-off payment. 
 (i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy   Not considered to have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.8 
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(a) Title of subsidy   National Scheme of Instal lation Aid (OPARDF 1994-1999) 
 
(b) Period under review 
  2002  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 To assist young well-trained farmers to set up as full-time farmers.  (d) Background and authority for the subsidy  
 The Scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture and Food.  It is funded by the 
Irish Government and is a sub-measure under th e Operational Programme for Rural Development 
1994-1999. 
 
(e) Form of the subsidy  
 Direct payment to the farmer. 
 (f) How the subsidy is provided   
A grant of €7,110.53 is paid on approval of a valid application for payment. 
 
(g) Total amount of subsidy   2002: €1.46m.  (h) Duration of the subsidy 
 
 Once-off payment.  (i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy  
 Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
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(a) Title of subsidy   National Scheme for the Control of Farm Pollution  
(b) Period under review 
  2001  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 To assist smaller farmers to control farm pollu tion through the provision of grant aid for farm 
waste storage, winter housing for cattle a nd sheep, and ancillary farmyard facilities. 
 (d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The Scheme is administered by the Department  of Agriculture and Food and is funded by the 
National Exchequer.  (e) Form of the subsidy  
 Direct payment to the farmer. 
 (f) How the subsidy is provided    Grant aid of up to 40 per cent of approved costs, subject to a maximum of €12,700, paid on 
approval of a valid application for payment. 
 (g) Total amount of subsidy   2001: €13.55m.  
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
  Once-off payment.  (i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy 
 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.8 
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(a) Title of subsidy   National Scheme for the Control of Farm Pollution  
(b) Period under review 
  2002  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 To assist smaller farmers to control farm pollu tion through the provision of grant-aid for farm 
waste, winter housing for cattle and sheep, and ancillary farmyard facilities.  (d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The Scheme is administered by the Department  of Agriculture and Food and is funded by the 
National Exchequer.        (e) Form of the subsidy  
 Direct payment to the farmer. 
 (f) How the subsidy is provided    Grant aid of up to 40 per cent of approved costs, subject to a maximum of €12,700, paid on 
approval of a valid application for payment.  
 (g) Total amount of subsidy   2002: €5.32m.  
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
  Once-off payment.  (i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy 
 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade. G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.8 
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(a) Title of subsidy   Scheme of Investment Aid for the Impr ovement of Dairy Hygiene Standards (BMW
1 region 
only) 
 
(b) Period under review   2001  
(c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
  To assist dairy farmers in upgrading the dairying  facilities on their farms, to ensure continued 
adherence to EU standards and to further improve on-farm dairy hygi ene standards to meet consumer 
hygiene demands. 
 
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy   This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development 
Plan 2000-2006. 
 
(e) Form of the subsidy   Direct payments to farmers.  
(f) How the subsidy is provided  
  Payments of approved grants, up to a maxi mum of €31,740 per holding, on approval of a 
valid application for payment.  (g) Total amount of subsidy 
 
 2001: €0.06m.  (h) Duration of the subsidy  
 Once-off payment. 
 (i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy 
  Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
                                                     
 
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(a) Title of subsidy   Scheme of Investment Aid for the Impr ovement of Dairy Hygiene Standards (BMW
2 region 
only) 
 
(b) Period under review   2002  
(c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
  To assist dairy farmers in upgrading the dairying  facilities on their farms, to ensure continued 
adherence to EU standards and to further improve on-farm dairy hygi ene standards to meet consumer 
hygiene demands.  
 
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy   This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development 
Plan 2000-2006. 
 
(e) Form of the subsidy   Direct payments to farmers.  
(f) How the subsidy is provided  
  Payments of approved grants, up to a maxi mum of €31,740 per holding, on approval of a 
valid application for payment.  (g) Total amount of subsidy 
 
 2002: €0.77m.  (h) Duration of the subsidy  
 Once-off payment. 
 (i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy  
 Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
                                                     
 
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(a) Title of subsidy   Scheme of Grant Aid for the Development of the Organic Sector  
(b) Period under review 
  2002  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 The aims of the Scheme are to  ensure a regular supply of high quality organic produce to the 
market by promoting the development of the organic sector.    (d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 In January 2001 the European Commission a pproved this Scheme in accordance with 
Community Guidelines for State Aid in the Agriculture Sector.    
 (e) Form of the subsidy  
 Grant assistance for approved capital investment projects.     
 (f) How the subsidy is provided    Payment of grant aid on approval of a valid  application for payment.  40 per cent grant 
assistance, expressed as a percentage of eligible  investment subject to investment ceilings. 
 (g) Total amount of subsidy   €288,591.02  
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
  Grant-payments in respect of on-farm or off-farm investment, subject to maximum investment ceilings.  The scheme will operate up to 2006.  
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy 
  Not considered to have any impact on trade.     G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.8 
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(a) Title of subsidy   Kerry Cattle Preservation Scheme  
(b) Period under review 
  2001  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 The objective of the scheme is to encourage the maintenance of a number of separate herds of 
Kerry Cattle in Ireland and the creation and mainte nance of a sufficient r eserve of pure breeding 
stock.  
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
  The Kerry breed is an exclusively Irish speci es of livestock which has certain qualities that 
facilitated its development in an adverse environment (poor nutrition, poor quality land etc.).  It has a 
relatively good milk yield for its size and feed inta ke.  Consequently the conservation of this species 
of livestock as a pool of genetic mate rial was considered prudent, for future scientific research and 
development of breeds suitable for specific Irish conditions. 
 (e) Form of the subsidy   The level of premium is €76.18 per calf.  
(f) How the subsidy is provided  
  A herd is eligible for participation in the scheme if:  • The owner is a member of the Kerry Cattle Society of Ireland  • The herd is located within the territory of  the state and contains at least five breeding 
females registered in th e Herd book of the Kerry Cattle Society of Ireland. 
 • All Kerry cows in the herd are served by  bulls of the Kerry breed either by natural 
service or artificial insemination. 
 • All progeny of Kerry cows in the herd are submitted for registration in the Kerry 
Cattle Herd  Book.  
 
(g) Total amount of subsidy   2001 :   €1,980.79 
 
(h) Duration of the subsidy  
 Once-off payment.  (i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy  
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(a) Title of subsidy   Kerry Cattle Preservation Scheme  
(b) Period under review 
  2002  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 The objective of the scheme is to encourage the maintenance of a number of separate herds of 
Kerry Cattle in Ireland and the creation and mainte nance of a sufficient r eserve of pure breeding 
stock.  
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
  The Kerry breed is an exclusively Irish speci es of livestock which has certain qualities that 
facilitated its development in an adverse environment (poor nutrition, poor quality land etc.).  It has a 
relatively good milk yield for its size and feed inta ke.  Consequently the conservation of this species 
of livestock as a pool of genetic mate rial was considered prudent, for future scientific research and 
development of breeds suitable for specific Irish conditions. 
 (e) Form of the subsidy   The level of premium is €76.18 per calf.  
(f) How the subsidy is provided  
  A herd is eligible for participation in the scheme if:  • The owner is a member of the Kerry Cattle Society of Ireland  • The herd is located within the territory of  the state and contains at least five breeding 
females registered in th e Herd book of the Kerry Cattle Society of Ireland. 
 • All Kerry cows in the herd are served by  bulls of the Kerry breed either by natural 
service or artificial insemination. 
 • All progeny of Kerry cows in the herd are submitted for registration in the Kerry 
Cattle Herd Book. 
 
(g) Total amount of subsidy   2002:  €14,769.74 
 
(h) Duration of the subsidy  
 Once-off payment.   (i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy  
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(a) Title of subsidy   Scheme of Investment Aid in Alternative Enterprises (Housing/Handling Facilities) (National 
Development Plan 2000-2006)  
 
(b) Period under review   2002  
(c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
  The objective of the Scheme is to promote and maintain agricultural en terprises not in surplus 
by providing grant aid to farmers for investment  in housing/handling facilities for horses, deer, 
rabbits, goat and other acceptable non-quota species. 
 
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy   This Scheme is a sub-Measure under the Re gional Operational Programme for the Border, 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 
(e) Form of the subsidy   Direct payments to farmers.  
(f) How the subsidy is provided  
  Payment of approved grants, up to a maximum of €31,743 per holding, on approval of a valid 
application for payment.  (g) Total amount of subsidy 
 
 2002: €0.37m.   (h) Duration of the subsidy  
 Once-off payment. 
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a) Title of subsidy   Human Resources (International Equine Institute (IEI))  
(b) Period under review 
  2001  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 To accelerate the development of the equine indu stry in all its facets by providing education 
and training opportunities to satisfy the needs of ne w entrants and those al ready involved in the 
equine and related industries.  
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
  This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 
(e) Form of the subsidy 
  Direct Payment to IEI  (f) How the subsidy is provided  
 
 Grant payment.  (g) Total amount of subsidy   2001: €0.264m. 
 
(h) Duration of the subsidy   Grant-payment in respect of individual a pplications made under this Scheme during the 
period of the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy   Not considered to have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.8 
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(a) Title of subsidy   Human Resources (International Equine Institute)  
(b) Period under review 
  2002  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 To accelerate the development of the equine indu stry in all its  facets by providing education 
and training opportunities to satisfy the needs of ne w entrants and those al ready involved in the 
equine and related industries.  
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
  This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 
(e) Form of the subsidy 
  Direct Payment to IEI  (f) How the subsidy is provided  
 
 Grant-payment.  (g) Total amount of subsidy   2002: €0.270m. 
 
(h) Duration of the subsidy   Grant-payment in respect of individual a pplications made under this Scheme during the 
period of the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy   Not considered to have any impact on trade. G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.8 
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(a) Title of subsidy   National Development Plan – Ag Devel opment Improvement of Cattle Breeding S&E
3 
 
(b) Period under review 
  2001  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 To finance development work by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) on cattle breed 
improvement programmes.  (d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 (e) Form of the subsidy 
 
 Direct payment to ICBF on foot of claims submitted by that organisation.   
 (f) How the subsidy is provided   
 Grant payment. 
 (g) Total amount of subsidy   2001: €819,361.60  
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
  Grant payment for work undertaken in operating systems for breed improvement programmes.  Scheme will terminate at the lat est in 2006 with the closure of the National 
Development Plan, or earlier if all the funds allo cated for this project have been drawn down in 
advance of 2006. 
 (i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy   Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
                                                     
 
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(a) Title of subsidy   National Development Plan – Ag Devel opment Improvement Cattle Breeding S&E
4 
 
(b) Period under review 
  2002  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 To finance development work by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) on cattle breed 
improvement programmes.    (d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 (e) Form of the subsidy 
 
 Grant payment to ICBF on foot of claims submitted by that organisation.  (f) How the subsidy is provided   
 Grant payment. 
 (g) Total amount of subsidy   2002: €959,530.79  
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
  Grant payment for work undertaken in operating systems for breed improvement programmes.  Scheme will terminate at the lat est in 2006 with the closure of the National 
Development Plan, or earlier if all the funds allo cated for this project have been drawn down in 
advance of 2006. 
 (i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy   Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
                                                     
 
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(a) Title of subsidy   Equine Quality Scheme (BMW
5) 
 
(b) Period under review 
  2001  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 To maximise the potential of horse breed ing and production as a viable farm or 
supplementary farm enterprise    (d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 (e) Form of the subsidy 
 
 Payment to farmers and grant payments to the Irish Horse Board.   (f) How the subsidy is provided   
 As a contribution to the costs associated with  organising equine competitions and to the costs 
of prizes awarded to horse owners.  (g) Total amount of subsidy   2001: €0.157m. 
 
(h) Duration of the subsidy   Grant-payment in respect of individual a pplications made under this Scheme during the 
period of the National Development Plan 2000-2006.  
 
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy   Not considered to have any impact on trade  
 
                                                     
 
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(a) Title of subsidy   Equine Quality Scheme (BMW)
6 
 
(b) Period under review 
  2002  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 To maximise the potential of horse breed ing and production as a viable farm or 
supplementary farm enterprise    (d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 (e) Form of the subsidy 
 
 Payment to farmers and grant payments to the Irish Horse Board.   (f) How the subsidy is provided   
 As a contribution to the costs associated with  organising equine competitions and to the costs 
of prizes awarded to horse owners  (g) Total amount of subsidy   2002:  €0.318m. 
 
(h) Duration of the subsidy   Grant-payment in respect of individual a pplications made under this Scheme during the 
period of the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy   Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
                                                     
 
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(a) Title of subsidy   Equine Quality Scheme (S&E)
7 
 
(b) Period under review 
  2001  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 To maximise the potential of horse breed ing and production as a viable farm or 
supplementary farm enterprise      (d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 (e) Form of the subsidy 
 
 Payment to farmers and grant payments to the Irish Horse Board. Grant aid was also provided towards the cost of constructing a farriery school.  (f) How the subsidy is provided  
 
 As a contribution to the costs associated with  organising equine competitions and to the costs 
of prizes awarded to horse owners.  (g) Total amount of subsidy  
 2001: €0.165m. 
 (h) Duration of the subsidy   Grant-payment in respect of individual a pplications made under this Scheme during the 
period of the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 (i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy     Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
                                                     
 
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(a) Title of subsidy   Equine Quality Scheme (S&E
8) 
 
(b) Period under review 
  2002  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 To maximise the potential of horse breed ing and production as a viable farm or 
supplementary farm enterprise     (d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 (e) Form of the subsidy 
 
 Payment to farmers and grant payments to the Irish Horse Board. Grant aid was also provided towards the cost of constructing a farriery school.  (f) How the subsidy is provided  
 
 As a contribution to the costs associated with  organising equine competitions and to the costs 
of prizes awarded to horse owners.  (g) Total amount of subsidy  
 2002:  €0.994m. 
 (h) Duration of the subsidy   Grant-payment in respect of individual a pplications made under this Scheme during the 
period of the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 (i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy   Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
                                                     
 
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 (a) Title of subsidy 
  Improvement of Equine Breeding Infrastructures (S&E
9) 
 (b) Period under review 
 
 2001  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy  
 To maximise the potential of horse breed ing and production as a viable farm or 
supplementary farm enterprise        (d) Background and authority for the subsidy  
 This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 (e) Form of the subsidy  
 Grant aid.  
 (f) How the subsidy is provided    Provided to an equine research institute. Grant aid was also provided to the Irish Horse Board 
to assist in it’s marketing and promotional activities. 
 (g) Total amount of subsidy   2001: €0.437m.  
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
  Grant-payment in respect of individual a pplications made under this Scheme during the 
period of the National Development Plan 2000-2006.  
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy 
  Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
                                                     
 
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(a) Title of subsidy   Improvement of Equine Breeding Infrastructures (S&E
10) 
 
(b) Period under review 
  2002  (c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 To maximise the potential of horse breed ing and production as a viable farm or 
supplementary farm enterprise       (d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 (e) Form of the subsidy 
 
 Grant aid.   (f) How the subsidy is provided   
 Was provided to an equine research institute. Grant aid was also provided to the Irish Horse 
Board to assist in its marketing and promotional activities.  (g) Total amount of subsidy   2002:   €1.586m. 
 
(h) Duration of the subsidy   Grant-payment in respect of individual a pplications made under this Scheme during the 
period of the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy   Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
                                                     
 
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 (a) Title of subsidy 
  Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Potato Sector  
 
(b) Period under review  
 2001  
 
(c) Policy objective of the subsidy 
 
 The objective of the Scheme is to speed up im provements in the marketing infrastructure of 
the potato sector.  
 
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The Scheme is a sub-Measure under the Re gional Operational Programmes for the BMW 
Region and the Southern and Eastern Region and is funded by the Irish Government under the 
National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 
(e) Form of the subsidy 
 
 Direct payment to applicant. 
 
(f) How the subsidy is provided 
  Grant assistance to farmers and producers of potatoes, towards the capital cost of providing 
facilities for the storage and marketing of seed and ware potatoes.  A subsidy of 35 per cent of 
approved expenditure is paid to applicants of approved projects and full compliance with the terms 
and conditions of the scheme.  
 
(g) Total amount of subsidy 
 
 €0.332m 
 
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
  The grant is a once-off payment.  
 
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy 
  Not considered to have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.8 
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(a) Title of subsidy 
  Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Potato Sector  
 
(b) Period under review 
  2002 
 
(c) Policy objective of the subsidy  
 The objective of the Scheme is to speed up im provements in the marketing infrastructure of 
the potato sector.  
 
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy  
 The Scheme is a sub-Measure under the Re gional Operational Programmes for the BMW 
Region and the Southern and Eastern Region and is funded by the Irish Government under the 
National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 
(e) Form of the subsidy  
 Direct payment to applicant. 
 
(f) How the subsidy is provided 
 
 Grant assistance to farmers and producers of potatoes, towards the capital cost of providing 
facilities for the storage and marketing of seed and ware potatoes.  A subsidy of 35 per cent of 
approved expenditure is paid to applicants of approved projects and full compliance with the terms 
and conditions of the scheme.  
 
(g) Total amount of subsidy  
 €0.556m 
 
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
 
 The grant is a once-off payment.  
 
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy 
  Not considered to have any impact on trade. G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.8 
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(a) Title of subsidy 
  Scheme of Investment Aid for the Developm ent of the Commercial Horticulture Sector.  
 
(b) Period under review 
  2001  
 
(c) Policy objective of the subsidy  
 This scheme is intended to assist in the Deve lopment of the Commercial Horticulture Sector.  
 
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border, 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006.  
 
(e) Form of the subsidy 
 
 Direct payment to applicant 
 
(f) How the subsidy is provided 
  By grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment in commercial 
horticulture.  A subsidy of 35 per cent of approved ex penditure is paid to applicants on completion of 
approved projects and full compliance with the terms and conditions of the scheme. 
 
(g) Total amount of subsidy 
  €0.604m  
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
  The grant is a once off payment 
 
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy  
  Not considered to have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.8 
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(a) Title of subsidy   Scheme of Investment Aid for the Developmen t of the Commercial  Horticulture Sector.  
 
(b) Period under review 
  2002 
 
(c) Policy objective of the subsidy  
 This scheme is intended to assist in the Deve lopment of the Commercial Horticulture Sector. 
 
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 The scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border, 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006.  
 
(e) Form of the subsidy 
 
 Direct payment to applicant 
 
(f) How the subsidy is provided 
  By grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment in commercial 
horticulture.  A subsidy of 35 per cent of approved ex penditure is paid to applicants on completion of 
approved projects and full compliance with the terms and conditions of the scheme. 
 (g) Total amount of subsidy   €2.978m  
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
  The grant is a once off payment 
 
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy  
  Not considered to have any impact on trade. G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.8 
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(a) Title of subsidy   Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Grain Storage Facilities on Farms 
 
(b) Period under review 
  2001  
 
(c) Policy objective of the subsidy  
 The objectives of the scheme are to improve the quality and safety of grain and to develop on-
farm storage and handling facilities.  
 
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy  
 The scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border, 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 
(e) Form of the subsidy  
 Direct payment to the farmer.  
 
(f) How the subsidy is provided 
 
 A subsidy of 30/40 per cent of approved expe nditure is paid to farmers on completion of 
approved projects and full compliance with the terms and conditions of the scheme. 
 
(g) Total amount of subsidy 
   €0.635m  
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
  The grant is a once-off payment.  
 
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy 
  Not considered to have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/95/EEC/Add.8 
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(a) Title of subsidy   Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Grain Storage Facilities on Farms 
 
(b) Period under review 
  2002 
 
(c) Policy objective of the subsidy  
 The objectives of the scheme are to improve the quality and safety of grain and to develop on-
farm storage and handling facilities.  
 
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy  
 The scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border, 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. 
 
(e) Form of the subsidy  
 Direct payment to the farmer.  
 
(f) How the subsidy is provided 
 
 A subsidy of 30/40 per cent of approved expe nditure is paid to farmers on completion of 
approved projects and full compliance with the terms and conditions of the scheme. 
 
(g) Total amount of subsidy 
  €1.219m  
(h) Duration of the subsidy 
  The grant is a once-off payment.  
 
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy 
  Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 
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