WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.8
18 December 2001
(01-6189)
Committee on Subsidies
and Countervailing MeasuresOriginal:  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 .G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.8
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IRELAND
Table of contents
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. Measures to assist cer tain pig producers ................................................................................6
5. National Scheme of Investment Aid for the Improvement of Dairy Hygiene
Standards...................................................................................................................... .............7
6. National Scheme of Investment Aid for Control of Farm Pollution ....................................8
7. National Scheme of Installation Aid for Young Farmers......................................................98. Scheme of Premiums for Maintaining Pure Bred Kerry Herds of Cattle. ........................10
9. Schemes of Assistance for Winter Fodder losses and Cull Scheme Schemes 1998
& 1999 ......................................................................................................................... .............11G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.8
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1. Aughinish Alumina Relief
(a) Title of subsidy
Aughinish Alumina Relief
(b) Period under review
2000
(c) Policy objective of the subsidy
To maintain competitiveness
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy
The relief was introduced under S.I. No. 126 of 1983.  Council decision 92/510/EEC
authorised Ireland to continue to grant excise duty relief in respect of oil used in the production of
alumina in the Shannon region (Aughinish).  This relief was granted in accordance with provisions of
Article 8.4 of Directive 92/81/EEC which sets out the structure of excise duty for oil products in the
Single Market.
(e) Form of the subsidy
Excise duty relief
(f) How the subsidy is provided (destination)
The subsidy is provided to Aughinish Alumina Limited in the form of relief from payment
duty on Heavy Fuel Oil used to produce aluminium.
(g) Total amount of subsidy
The total amount was IEP £3,892,162
(h) Duration of the subsidy
The relief in operation since 1983 is not time limited but will be subject to review.
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
None availableG/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.8
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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 – Repayment of hydrocarbon oil LPG excise duty in the case of Sea fishing.
(b) Period under review
2000
(c) Policy objective of the subsidy
To assist the sea-fishing industry
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy
Imposition of Duties (No. 255)(Hydrocarbon Oils) Order, 1981
(e) Form of the subsidy
Excise duty relief
(f) How the subsidy is provided (destination)
The subsidy is provided to the Fishermen
(g) Total amount of subsidy
The total amount was IEP £1,820,620
(h) Duration of the subsidy
The relief, in operation since 1981, is not time limited
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
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3. Relief for glasshouse/mushroom operators
(a) Title of subsidy
Relief for Glasshouse/mushroom operators
(b) Period under review
2000
(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 under Imposition of Duties (No. 232)(Hydrocarbon Oils) Order,
1977 which came into effect on the 1st September 1997 and provided for the repayment of excise
duties at the then rate of 2p per gallon.  In the 1980 Finance Act, when the duty was increased to
7p per gallon, it was decided that a rate of 2p- should apply to glasshouse operators.
(e) Form of the subsidy
Reduced rate of purchase of hydrocarbon oil
(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 IEP £254,478
(h) Duration of the subsidy
The relief in operation since 1977 is not time limited
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
None availableG/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.8
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4. Measures to assist certain pig producers
(a) Title of subsidy
Measures to assist certain pig producers
(b) Period under review
2000
(c) Policy objective of the study
To assist the viability of certain pig producers in special difficulty as a result of a fire at a
Northern Ireland pig processing plant.
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy
Scheme was established by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.
(e) Form of the subsidy
Grant.
(f) How the subsidy is provided (destination)
Subsidy provided to producers. Subsidy based on amount of debt (including feed debts)
incurred by producer at date of application (i.e . 9 February 2000) and took the form of a 2 year
interest subsidy.
(g) Total amount of subsidy
In 2000 the total amount paid was IR£1,081,274 (€ 1,372,935).
Payments to individual producers were calculated as follows:
Amount of debt x 5% x 2 years
The maximum payable to a producer was £12,000
(h) Duration of the subsidy
Application period commenced on 26 January 2000 and terminated on 9 February 2000.
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
Subsidy had no trade effects.G/SCM/N/71/EEC/Add.8
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5. National Scheme of Investment Aid for the Improvement of Dairy Hygiene Standards
(a) Title of subsidy
National Scheme of Investment Aid for th e Improvement of Dairy Hygiene Standards
(b) Period under review
May 1999 to end 2000
(c) Policy objective of the study
To assist smaller dairy farmers in meeting the cost of installing, replacing or upgrading the
dairy facilities on their farm.
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy
National measure fully funded by the Member State.
(e) Form of the subsidy
Grant
(f) How the subsidy is provided (destination)
Dairy farmers.
(g) Total amount of subsidy
40 per cent in Less Favoured Areas and 30% elsewhere, of the approved investment costs that
are paid to eligible applicants subject to a maximum grant of IR£7,000 per farmer.  Average grant ofIR£3,880 paid per farm.
(h) Duration of the subsidy
Ceased 31 January 2001.
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
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6. National Scheme of Investment Aid for Control of Farm Pollution
(a) Title of subsidy
National Scheme of Investment Aid for Control of Farm Pollution
(b) Period under review
June 1999 to end 2000
(c) Policy objective of the study
To assist smaller farmers to control pollution through the provision of farm Waste storage,
winter housing for cattle and sheep, silage storage and ancillary Farmyard facilities.
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy
Article 12 (2) (e) of Council Regulation 950/97 on improving the efficiency of Agricultural
Structures.
(e) Form of the subsidy
Capital Grant
(f) How the subsidy is provided (destination)
The measure provides grant aid to farmers for the provision of pollution control facilities.
(g) Total amount of subsidy
Average of IR£7,800 approved per farm.
(h) Duration of the subsidy
Ceased 31 January 2001.
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
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7. National Scheme of Installation Aid for Young Farmers
(a) Title of subsidy
National Scheme of Installation Aid for Young Farmers
(b) Period under review
November 1998 to end 2000.
(c) Policy objective of the study
To assist qualified young people to set up as full-time farmers.
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy
Nationally funded scheme which replaced an earlier suspended measure under The OPARDF
1994–1999 (operational programme for agriculture and rural Development)
(e) Form of the subsidy
Grant
(f) How the subsidy is provided (destination)
Young trained farmers
(g) Total amount of subsidy
IR£5,600 per eligible applicant
(h) Duration of the subsidy
Commenced in December 1998
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
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8. Scheme of Premiums for Maintaining Pure Bred Kerry Herds of Cattle
(a) Title of subsidy
Scheme of Premiums for Maintaining Pure Bred Kerry Herds of Cattle
(b) Period under review
2000.
(c) Policy objective of the study
To maintain Pure Bred Kerry herds of cattle in Ireland for the purposes of environment and
heritage conservation.
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy
National Scheme run by Department of Agri culture, Food and Rural Development.  No
specific legislation.
(e) Form of the subsidy
Grant
(f) How the subsidy is provided (destination)
Provided to breeders of Pure Bred Kerry Cattle.  Fixed amount per unit.
(g) Total amount of subsidy
IR£60.00 per calf born. (IR £9,660 paid out in 2000).
(h) Duration of the subsidy
On-going scheme – no duration limit.  Commenced 1983.
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
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9. Schemes of Assistance for Winter Fodder losses and Cull Scheme Schemes 1998 & 1999
(a) Title of subsidy
Schemes of Assistance for Winter Fodder losses and Cull Scheme Schemes 1998 & 1999.
(b) Period under review
1998 to 1999
(c) Policy objective of the study
To compensate producers for the hardship caused by a prolonged period of inclement
weather.
(d) Background and authority for the subsidy
Government decision 2 February 2000
(e) Form of the subsidy
Expenditure committed in 2000 £15,000
of which actual expenditure £13,000
(f) How the subsidy is provided (destination)
The subsidy was paid to producers @ the rate of £40 per suckler cow, £4 per ewe and £30 per
1,000 gallons of milk quota.  The maximum payable to any producer was £300.
(g) Total amount of subsidy
See 6 above
(h) Duration of the subsidy
Date of Commencement March 1999
(i) Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
N/A.
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