G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14  
 
26 August 2015  
(15-4299)  Page: 1/73  
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 UNION 
Addendum 
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to subsidy programmes 
of Ireland . 
 
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  IRELAND  
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
2013 .......................................................................................................................... ...... 5 
1   THOROUGHBRED  FOAL LEVY ....................................................................................... 5  
2   ASSISTANCE FOR THE NON-THO ROUGHBRED HORSE INDUSTRY ................................ 5  
3   EQUINE INFRASTRUCTURES ........................................................................................ 6  
4   HUMAN RESOURCES (INTERNATI ONAL EQUINE INSTITUTE) ...................................... 7  
5   DEPOPULATION GRANT (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME) ............................................ 8  
6   ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SC HEME ...................................................................... 9  
7   ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME (TB BREAKDOWNS ONLY) ........................... 11  
8   INCOME SUPPLEMENT SCHE ME (TB ERADIC ATION) .................................................. 12  
9   HARDSHIP GRANT SCHEME (TB ERADICATION) ........................................................ 13  
10   SCHEME OF INVESTMENT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL 
HORTICULTURE  SECTOR................................................................................................. 14  
11   SCHEME OF GRANT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC SECTOR – 
ON- FARM ....................................................................................................................... 15  
12   SCHEME OF GRANT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC SECTOR – 
OFF FARM ....................................................................................................................... 16  
13   IMPROVEMENT IN CATTL E AND SHEEP BREEDING .................................................. 17  
14   G IN A CATTL E BREEDING ....................................................................................... 18  
15   FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT SCHEME (NDP 2000 – 2006) ....................................... 19  
16   SCHEME OF INVESTMENT AID IN ALTERNATIVE ENTERPRISES 
(HOUSING/HANDLING FACILITIES) (NDP 2000-2006) .................................................. 19  
17   DAIRY HYGIENE SCHEME (NDP 2000-2006) ............................................................ 20  
18   BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHOEA (BVD) ERADICATIO N SCHEME ..................................... 21  
19   TSE SUBSID Y SCHEME ............................................................................................. 22  
20   BSE ERADICATION COMP ENSATION PAYMENTS ...................................................... 23  
21   TSE ERADICATION COMP ENSATION PAYMENTS ...................................................... 24  
22   KERRY CATTLE PREMIUM SCHEME ........................................................................... 25  
23   BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHOEA ERADICATION SCHEME, COMPENSATION TO 
FARMERS .......................................................................................................................  26 
24   BEEF TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION PR OGRAMME .......................................................... 27  
25   SHEEP TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION PR OGRAMME ........................................................ 27  
26   DEVELOPMENT PROGRA MME FOR DAIRYING .......................................................... 29  
27   AQUACULTURE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY SCHEME ....................................... 29  
28   COMMERCIAL AQUACULTUR E DEVELOPMENT SCHEME ............................................ 30  
29   LOBSTER V-NOTCHING  SHELLFISH DISCARD & LI VE RETURN SCHEME ................... 31  
30   MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROT ECTION SCHEME – (MEPS) .................................... 32  
31   AID FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW MA RKETS AND PROMOTION CAMPAIGNS ............ 33  
32   SEAFOOD PROCESSING BUSI NESS INVESTMENT  SCHEME ....................................... 34  
33   SEAFOOD CATEGORY MANAGEMENT SCHEME .......................................................... 35  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  34   SEAFOOD ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT & CERTIFICATION GRANT AID 
SCHEME .......................................................................................................................... 36  
35   SEAFOOD GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME ......................................................... 37  
36   SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FOR YOUNG FI SHERMEN ...................................................... 37  
37   SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF FI SHERIES DEPENDENT AREAS SCHEME ............. 38  
2014 .......................................................................................................................... .... 39 
1   THOROUGHBRED  FOAL LEVY ..................................................................................... 39  
2   ASSISTANCE FOR THE NON-THO ROUGHBRED HORSE INDUSTRY .............................. 40  
3   EQUINE INFRASTRUCTURES ...................................................................................... 41  
4   HUMAN RESOURCES (INTERNATI ONAL EQUINE INSTITUTE) .................................... 42  
5   DEPOPULATION GRANT (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME) .......................................... 42  
6   ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SC HEME .................................................................... 44  
7   ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME (TB BREAKDOWNS ONLY) ........................... 45  
8   INCOME SUPPLEMENT SCHE ME (TB ERADIC ATION) .................................................. 47  
9   HARDSHIP GRANT SCHEME (TB ERADICATION) ........................................................ 48  
10   SCHEME OF INVESTMENT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL 
HORTICULTURE  SECTOR................................................................................................. 49  
11   SCHEME OF GRANT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC SECTOR – 
OFF- FARM .....................................................................................................................  50 
12   IMPROVEMENT IN CATTL E AND SHEEP BREEDING .................................................. 51  
13   G IN A CATTL E BREEDING ....................................................................................... 52  
14   FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT SCHEME (NDP 2000 – 2006) ....................................... 53  
15   TSE SUBSIDY SCHEME - COLLECTI ON OF BSE POSITI VE ANIMALS .......................... 54  
16   TSE ERADICATION COMP ENSATION PAYMENTS ...................................................... 55  
17   KERRY CATTLE PREMIUM SCHEME ........................................................................... 55  
18   BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHOEA ERADICATION SCHEME, COMPENSATION TO ............... 56  
19   BEEF GENOMI CS SCHEME ........................................................................................ 57  
20   BEEF TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION PR OGRAMME .......................................................... 58  
21   SHEEP TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION PR OGRAMME ........................................................ 59  
22   DAIRY MILKING SK ILLS PROG RAMME ..................................................................... 60  
23   DAIRY CASH PL AN 2014 PROG RAMME .................................................................... 61  
24   AQUACULTURE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY SCHEME ....................................... 62  
25   COMMERCIAL AQUACULTUR E DEVELOPMENT SCHEME ............................................ 63  
26   LOBSTER V-NOTCHING  SHELLFISH DISCARD & LI VE RETURN SCHEME ................... 64  
27   MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROT ECTION SCHEME – (MEPS) .................................... 65  
28   MARKET PROMOTIONS- AID FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW MARKETS AND 
PROMOTION CAMPAIGNS ............................................................................................... 66  
29   SEAFOOD PROCESSING BUSI NESS INVESTMENT  SCHEME ....................................... 66  
30   SEAFOOD CATEGORY MANAGEMENT SCHEME .......................................................... 67  
31   SEAFOOD ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT & CERTIFICATION GRANT AID 
SCHEME .......................................................................................................................... 68  
32   SEAFOOD GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME ......................................................... 69  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  33   SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FOR YOUNG FI SHERMEN ...................................................... 70  
34   SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF FI SHERIES DEPENDENT AREAS SCHEME ............. 71  
35   FLEET MODERNIS ATION SCHE ME ............................................................................ 72  
36   SOCIO ECONOMIC & EDUCAT ION DEVELOPMENT SCHEME. ..................................... 72  
 
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  2013 
1  THOROUGHBRED FOAL LEVY 1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 Technical Assistance to Breeders, Breeding Stock, and their foals born in Ireland.  3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Section 5 of the Horse and Greyhound Racing (Betting Charges and levies) Act no. 24 of 1999. 
SI 735 2012 is the current SI pertaining to the Foal levy.  
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant.  5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 The proceeds of the Foal Levy are distributed through Horse Racing Ireland. The beneficiaries of the Foal Levy in 2013 were; The Irish Equine Centre, Irish Thoroughbred Marketing, and the Irish 
Thoroughbred Breeders Association. 
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 2013: €1.55m (total paid).  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 On-going. 
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
 2  ASSISTANCE FOR THE NON-THOROUGHBRED HORSE INDUSTRY 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote and develop the Sport Horse Industry. 
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  3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is the national govern ing body for equestrian sport in Ireland. The 
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine pays an annual grant to the HSI to assist it in 
meeting its functions.  
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Horse Sport Ireland.  
National Exchequer. 
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 1 x €1,220,000.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Ongoing. 
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s) 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy.  
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
 3  EQUINE INFRASTRUCTURES 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To maximise the potential of horse breeding an d production, support is provided to ensure 
continued improvement in quality through bree ding improvement, research and development 
actions.  3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 This is funded by the National vote under Equine Infrastructures Programme.  
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
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  5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Equine Research Institute & Stud Book Operators. National Exchequer. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €860,000.  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Ongoing. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
 None Available. 
 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.    
4  HUMAN RESOURCES (INTERNA TIONAL EQUINE INSTITUTE) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The purpose of this funding is to develop and deliver third level non degree  courses in equine 
science to meet the needs of the horse industry thereby improving the skill level of the workforce 
in this sector. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 This is funded by the National vote un der Equine Technical Support. Programme. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
International Equine Institute, University of Limerick. 
National Exchequer. 
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 1 x €0.256m.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Ongoing. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 None Available Nil Effect on trade. 
 
5  DEPOPULATION GRANT (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 A farmer whose herd is depopulated (totally or partially) in the interest of the control of TB or Brucellosis may qualify for Depopulation Grants. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The Scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Depopulation 
Grants are paid for each animal removed under the depopulation measure and for those removed as reactors since the holding was restricted. 
 
Compensation payable under the TB/Brucellosis Er adication Scheme Depopulation grant scheme is 
non statutory. Entitlement to compensation is conditional on owners complying with the Disease of 
Animals Act 1966 and any Orders made there under, with movement, identification and other 
controls laid down under the Diseases Eradication Scheme and other national/EU legislative requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of bovine animals administrated by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
The Depopulation Grant Rates applying are as follows: 
 
ANIMAL STABLE 
TB Brucellosis 
Rate 
(€) Standard rate 
(€) Standard rate plus 
(€) 
(i) Dairy Cows / In-Calf 
Heifers/Pedigree Bulls > 
12 months 228.52 126.97 228.55 
(ii) Other Cows / In-Calf 
Heifers  126.96 126.97 126.97 
(iii) Other Animals 76.16 38.09 76.18 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The subsidy is paid by the Department direct to eligible farmers as a headage payment in respect of reactor animals removed under the TB and Brucellosis Eradication Schemes where G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  depopulation/partial depopulation is offered by the Department where deemed necessary and 
where the depopulation is accepted.   6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 Total Depopulation Grant paid - TB Scheme: €211,778. 
Total Depopulation Grant paid - BR Scheme: €4,000 (being outstanding payment due in respect of 
Br depopulation.  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The subsidy is payable from 1 January to 31 December. The start and end date are specific to each 
eligible holding. Payment applies only during periods of restriction. The Depopulation grants noted 
above represent the maximum available in respect of a four month rest period following depopulation with pro rata deductions if the rest period is less than 4 months and is limited to a 
specified period during which the holding cannot be restocked. 
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 The subsidy is designed to compensate farmers fo r lost income arising from the depopulation of 
their herds as a result of disease and does not have any impact on trade. 
 6  ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME 
(Brucellosis breakdowns only) 
 1. Period covered by the notification 
 2013.  2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The On Farm Market Valuation Scheme is the prin cipal compensation measure available to farmers 
whose herds are affected by TB and Brucellosis. Payment is made to herdowners in respect of 
animals removed as reactors.  
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Scheme is implemented by the Department of Ag riculture, Food and the Marine and is in place 
since 2 April 2002 when it replaced the Reacto r Grant element of the compensation regime. 
Payment is designed to compensate herdowners for the loss of animals removed under the scheme 
and is based on the Market Value of animals which is the equivalent price which might reasonably be obtained for the animal at the time of determination of compensation, from a purchaser in an 
open market, if the animal were not affected by  TB or Brucellosis, subject to certain limits 
applying. The Scheme is an inherent part of the national eradication programme and is notified to the Commission in the disease programme submitted annually in the application for EU co-
financing of disease programmes. The EU co-finan cing programme in respect of payments in 2013 
did not provide for reimbursement of expend iture where animals are removed under the 
BR scheme.   G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  Compensation payable under the TB/Brucellosis Eradication Scheme is non statutory. Entitlement 
to compensation is conditional on owners complying with the Disease of Animals Act 1966 and any Orders made there under, with movement, identification and other controls laid down under the Diseases Eradication Scheme and other national/EU legislative requirements and controls relating 
to bovine animals and products of bovine animal s administrated by the Minister for Agriculture, 
Food and the Marine.  
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Reactor animals removed under the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme are valued by suitably qualified independent Valuers approved by the De partment. The scheme provides that the farmer 
receives the market value for the animals if the an imal that might be obtained in the open market 
i f  t h e  a n i m a l  w a s  n o t  a f f e c t e d  b y  T B  o r  B r u c ellosis. The scheme allows for a maximum ceiling 
payment of €2,800, inclusive of factory salvage price,  in respect of any individual animals, except 
in the case of one pedigree stock bull per breakdown episode where a ceiling of €3,500, inclusive 
of factory salvage price, applies.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Following valuation, reactor animals are removed for slaughter to a designated factory where salvage value, as determined by the factory based on a competitive tender, is paid directly to the 
herdowner. The Department pays the herdowner th e differential between the live animal market 
value determined by the valuer prior to removal of the animal, (subject to ceilings) and the salvage value paid by the factory.  
 
Summary market prices collected by the Departme nt are supplied to Valuers each week and on-
going monitoring of valuations is carried out by the Department.   
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
Total amount of subsidy paid 2013: €14,451*. 
 
* This amount relates to only those animals which we re paid in 2013 under the On Farm Market Valuation, 
Brucellosis Eradication Scheme. The animals concerned were removed in previous years but payment could only be finalised in 2013. As noted compensation paym ent under the OFMV BR Scheme were not co financed 
in 2013. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Payments under the scheme are made on an ongoin g basis for all eligible animals removed during 
the period of restriction of the herd.   
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
The scheme is designed to compensate farmers for losses arising from the removal of reactors and does not have any impact on trade. 
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  7  ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME (TB BREAKDOWNS ONLY) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2 Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The On Farm Market Valuation Scheme is the prin cipal compensation measure available to farmers 
whose herds are affected by TB and Brucellosis. Payment is made to herdowners in respect of animals removed as reactors.   
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Scheme is implemented by the Department of Ag riculture, Food and the Marine and is in place 
since 2 April 2002 when it replaced the Reacto r Grant element of the compensation regime. 
Payment is designed to compensate herdowners for the loss of animals removed under the scheme 
and is based on the Market Value of animals which is the equivalent price which might reasonably 
be obtained for the animal at the time of determination of compensation, from a purchaser in an open market, if the animal were not affected by  TB or Brucellosis, subject to certain limits 
applying. The Scheme is an inherent part of the national eradication programme and is notified to 
the Commission in the disease programme submitted annually in the application for EU co-
financing of disease programmes. The compensation payable under the OFMV TB scheme was co-financed with provision for reimbursement of this measure subject to a ceiling of 50% of 
expenditure on compensation, with a maximu m average of €375 payable per animal.  
 Compensation payable under the TB/Brucellosis Eradication Scheme is non statutory. Entitlement 
to compensation is conditional on owners complying with the Disease of Animals Act 1966 and any 
Orders made there under, with movement, identification and other controls laid down under the Diseases Eradication Scheme and other national/EU legislative requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of bovine animal s administrated by the Minister for Agriculture, 
Food and the Marine. 
 Amounts included below represent only those amounts funded by the state.   
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Reactor animals removed under the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme are valued by suitably 
qualified independent Valuers approved by the De partment. The scheme provides that the farmer 
receives the market value for the animals if the an imal that might be obtained in the open market 
i f  t h e  a n i m a l  w a s  n o t  a f f e c t e d  b y  T B  o r  B r u c ellosis. The scheme allows for a maximum ceiling 
payment of €2,800, inclusive of factory salvage price,  in respect of any individual animals, except 
in the case of one pedigree stock bull per breakdown episode where a ceiling of €3,500, inclusive of factory salvage price, applies.   
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Following valuation, reactor animals are removed for slaughter to a designated factory where 
salvage value, as determined by the factory based on a competitive tender, is paid directly to the herdowner. The Department pays the herdowner th e differential between the live animal market 
value determined by the valuer prior to removal of the animal, (subject to ceilings) and the 
salvage value paid by the factory.  
 Summary market prices collected by the Departme nt are supplied to Valuers each week and on-
going monitoring of valuations is carried out by the Department.   
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 The total amount paid under this scheme in 2013 was €10,477,911 less €5,191,355 funded by EU:  
State funded aspect = €5,286,636. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Payments under the scheme are made on an ongoin g basis for all eligible animals removed during 
the period of restriction of the herd.  
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
The scheme is designed to compensate farmers for losses arising from the removal of reactors and 
does not have any impact on trade.  8  INCOME SUPPLEMENT SCHEME (TB ERADICATION) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Income Supplement is payable in cases where a TB or Brucellosis breakdown results in the 
removal of more than 10%  of animals in a herd and where depopulation is not deemed 
appropriate.    
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Income Supplement is in operation since 1 July 1994. The Scheme is implemented by the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Payment is in respect of each animal removed as a reactor from a herd, subject to a maximum of 100 animals qualifying for payment.  
 
Compensation payable under the TB/Brucellosis Er adication Scheme Depopulation grant scheme is 
non statutory. Entitlement to compensation is conditional on owners complying with the Disease of Animals Act 1966 and any Orders made there under, with movement, identification and other 
controls laid down under the Diseases Eradication Scheme and other national/EU legislative 
requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of bovine animals administrated by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.  
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
The rates currently in force are as follows: 
Income Supplement Monthly rates 
Animal Stable 
TB Brucellosis 
Rate  
(€) Rate 
(€) 
(i) Other Cows  38.09 38.09 
(ii) Dairy Cows & Other 
Animals  25.39 25.39 
 
The above rates refer to amounts paid per month.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Income Supplement is paid by the Department directly to eligible farmers following determination of eligibility. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 Total Income Supplement Grant paid 2014: €1,504,591.  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The Income Supplement Scheme runs from 1 January to 31 December and applies only during the 
period of restriction. 
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
The scheme is designed to compensate farmers for losses arising from the removal of reactors and 
does not have any impact on trade.  9  HARDSHIP GRANT SCHEME (TB ERADICATION) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The grant is aimed at assisting eligible owners/keepers whose holding is restricted due to a TB or 
Brucellosis outbreak. It is intended to facilitate the purchase of fodder where animals are retained and fed during periods of restriction between 1 November and 30 April.  
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. This Scheme 
is designed to alleviate the costs difficulty of some owner/keepers whose holdings are restricted on foot of a herd re test for TB or Brucellosis an d where animals are retained and fed during periods 
of restriction. Potentially eligible owner/keepers must meet certain conditions including 
requirements that they (i) must not have any income from milk sales and (ii) must not have any off farm income.  
Compensation payable under the TB/Brucellosis Eradication Scheme is non statutory. Entitlement 
to compensation is conditional on owners complying with the Disease of Animals Act 1966 and any Orders made there under, with movement, identification and other controls laid down under the 
Diseases Eradication Scheme and other national/EU legislative requirements and controls relating 
to bovine animals and products of bovine animal s administrated by the Minister for Agriculture, 
Food and the Marine. 
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  4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
The subsidy is payable on animals in a restricted herd subject to a maximum payment of up €250.00  per month for a period not exceeding 4 months  within the period 1 November 
to 30 April.  
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 The onus is on eligible owners/keepers to complete and return the relevant Application Form, as entitlement for eligibility can only be determined fr om the date of receipt of the application. Only 
one application for this grant can be made during the relevant period November to April. The 
Hardship grants are paid by the Department directly to eligible farmers. 
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 Total Hardship Grant paid 2013: € 475,215. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
The Hardship Grant Scheme has been in operation since 1996. The grant is payable in respect of a 
period not exceeding 4 months for the months 1 November to 30 April. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
The subsidy is designed to compensate farmers for the additional costs of feeding cattle and does not have any impact on trade. 
 
10  SCHEME OF INVESTMENT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE SECTOR  
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the scheme is to assist the deve lopment of the horticulture sector by aiding 
investments in specialised capital plant and equipment in commercial horticulture. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme was approved under EU State Aid Guid elines in 2007 (N163/2007) and is funded by 
the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2007-2013.  
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Direct grant payment to applicant. 
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  5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payment to producers of horticultural produce towards the capital cost of plant and equipment.  
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 The total amount paid was €3.080 million in 2013.  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The grant is a once-off payment. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 The scheme aims to improve the quality of products and is not considered to have a direct impact 
on trade. 
 11  SCHEME OF GRANT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC SECTOR – ON- FARM 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The aim of the Scheme is to facilitate the development of the organic sector so as to ensure a 
regular supply of high quality organic produce to the market.  3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Scheme is approved as an alternative enterprise sub-measure under the National 
Development Plan 2007 – 2013. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Financial assistance is directed towards projects which:  
 Improve the organic sector and provide the producers of the basic product with an 
opportunity of enhancing income. 
 Help to guide production in line with foreseeable market trends or encourage the 
development of new outlets for agricultural products. 
 Help to improve production, handling and preparation of organic produce. 
 Facilitate the adoption and application of new technologies. 
 Help to ensure the adoption of "best practice" within the organic. 
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  5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
This Scheme will provide financial assistance in respect of approved investments/development projects as follows: Developing facilities for preparation, grading, packing, storage, distribution, or 
the sale of organic products as part of a wider organic operation. 
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 The grant aid is payable at 40% of the eligible  cost. However the maximum subsidy payable for 
off-farm investment is €500,000 over the duration of the Scheme (up to 2013). 
 
Projects costing less than €1,500 will not be eligible for grant assistance.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Subsidies are made as one-off payments on certain investments. Applicants are entitled to apply 
for several payments of subsidies on different investments subject to the maximum ceiling.  8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.    
12  SCHEME OF GRANT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC SECTOR – OFF 
FARM 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013.  2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The aim of the Scheme is to facilitate the development of the organic sector so as to ensure a regular supply of high quality organic produce to the market. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Scheme is approved as an alternative enterprise sub-measure under the National Development Plan 2007 – 2013.  
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Financial assistance is directed towards projects which: 
 
 Improve the organic sector and provide the producers of the basic product with an 
opportunity of enhancing income. 
 Help to guide production in line with foreseeable market trends or encourage the 
development of new outlets for agricultural products. 
 Help to improve production, handling and preparation of organic produce. 
 Facilitate the adoption and application of new technologies. 
 Help to ensure the adoption of "best practice" within the organic. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 This Scheme will provide financial assistance in respect of approved investments/development projects as follows: Developing facilities for preparation, grading, packing, storage, distribution, or 
the sale of organic products as part of a wider organic operation. 
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  6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
The grant aid is payable at 40% of the eligible  cost. However the maximum subsidy payable for 
off-farm investment is €500,000 over the duration of the Scheme (up to 2013). 
 Projects costing less than €1,500 will not be eligible for grant assistance. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Subsidies are made as one-off payments on certain investments. Applicants are entitled to apply 
for several payments of subsidies on different investments subject to the maximum ceiling.  
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
 
13  IMPROVEMENT IN CATTLE AND SHEEP BREEDING 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To finance development work by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) on cattle and sheep breed improvement programmes. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Funding provides for expenditure on activities ce ntred on breed improvement in the cattle sector 
and for the provision of consultancy services and technical expertise to the Irish Sheep Industry. It is funded by the Irish Government. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF). 
National Exchequer.  
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 1 x €1.280m. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Ongoing.  
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  None Available. 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
 
14  G IN A CATTLE BREEDING 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 State funding is provided to carry out performance recording, assessment of genetic value and publication of breeding values for dairy and beef cattle. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Government Decision S29854 of 21 May 1997 approved the active participation of this Department 
in ICBF and the provision of support/grant assistance to that organisation.  
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF). 
National Exchequer. 
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 1 x €0.884m. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Ongoing. 
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
None Available. 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
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  15  FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT SCHEME (NDP 2000 – 2006) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the Scheme is to assist farmer s to meet the new requirements of the Nitrates 
Directive (council directive (EC) 91/676.  3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 This Scheme is a sub-measure under the Regional 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.  
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Direct payment to the farmer.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Payment of grant at a rate of up to 70% up to a maximum eligible investment ceiling of €120,000 
per holding (i.e. a maximum grant of €84,000).  
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 Total expenditure in 2013 €0.522 million.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The closing date for receipt of applications under the Scheme was 31 December 2006. 
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to impact on trade. 
 16  SCHEME OF INVESTMENT AID IN ALTERNATIVE ENTERPRISES (HOUSING/HANDLING FACILITIES) (NDP 2000-2006) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the Scheme is to promote and maintain agricultural enterprises 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. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
This Scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regional 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.  
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Payment of grants, up to a maximum investment eligible for grant aid of €31,743 per holding, on approval of a valid application for payment. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payment to the farmer. 
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 Total expenditure in 2013 - €0.013 million.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Once off payment. 
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to impact on trade. 
 17  DAIRY HYGIENE SCHEME (NDP 2000-2006) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the Scheme is to assist dairy farmers in upgrading the dairying facilities on their 
farms. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 This Scheme is a sub-measure under the Regional 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. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Direct payment to the farmer.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Payment of grant at a rate of 40% up to a maximum eligible investment ceiling of €50,000 per holding (i.e. a maximum grant of €20,000).  
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 Total expenditure 2013: €0.026 million.  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The closing date for receipt of applications under the Scheme was 31 December 2006. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
 
18  BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHOEA (BVD) ERADICATION SCHEME 
BVD Scheme for collection of Persis tently Infected (PI) BVD Calves 
 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To eradicate BVD from the national herd. To facilitate the collection of BVD persistently 
infected (PI) young bovines (0-9 weeks), to ensure proper disposal and to minimise the licensed burial of animals.  
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Animal By-Products Regulation (EC) No. 1774/2 002 controls the collection, transport, storage, 
handling, processing and use or disposal of an imal by-products in EU member states. This 
regulation was repealed with effect from 4 March 2011 and replaced by Regulation (EC) 
No. 1069/2009. SI 252/2008. The EU Animal By-P roducts Regulation (EC) No. 1069/2009 and its 
implementing Regulation (EU) No. 142/2011, lay down the rules for the collection, transport, 
storage, handling, processing and use or disposal of animal by-products in EU member states. SI No. 252 of 2008 (as amended) gives legal e ffect to both EU Regulations in Ireland. 
Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001 (as amended) provides  for the testing of fallen cattle, sheep and 
goats.    
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Payment to Animal Collectors. 
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  5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Licensed animal collectors are paid by farmers an d by the State for collection of BVD persistently 
collected calves. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
 €38,250.45.  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The scheme commenced in 2012 and was suspended in 2013. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
 
19  TSE SUBSIDY SCHEME 
Scheme for the Collection of over 48 month bovine animals 
 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The scheme aims to maximise the number of over 48 month bovines being collected, to integrate 
fully with BSE requirements, to minimise the us e of licensed burial and to provide important 
environmental benefits.  
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Animal By-Products Regulation (EC) No. 1774/2 002 controls the collection, transport, storage, 
handling, processing and use or disposal of an imal by-products in EU member states. This 
regulation was repealed with effect from 4 March 2011 and replaced by Regulation (EC) 
No. 1069/2009. SI 252/2008. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
A payment to animal collectors and to rendering companies. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Licensed animal collectors are paid by farmers and by the State for collection of over 48 month bovine animals. The State also subsidies 100% of the cost of rendering and destruction of over 
48 month bovine animals. 
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  6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
€7,049,042.41. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The present scheme commenced in April 2009 and there are no time limits attached to the subsidy. There was a previous fallen animal scheme prior to April 2009.  
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.    
20  BSE ERADICATION COMPENSATION PAYMENTS 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Ireland's Programme is intended to monitor, control and ultimately eradicate BSE from the 
national herd. It includes the identification and slaughter of cohort and progeny animals outside of the food chain associated with a positive BSE case. The programme also includes active 
surveillance of all fallen bovine animals greate r than 48 months of age, casualty and emergency 
slaughtered animals in slaughter houses as well as BSE clinical suspects identified at slaughter house plants on ante mortem inspection and on farm through passive surveillance in accordance 
with Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001 of the European Parliament and the Council as amended. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001 of the European Parl iament and the Council as amended. Regulation 
(EC) 1069/2009 and implemented by Regulation (EU) 142/2011. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Compensation payment. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
To the herd owner. A valuation in each case sets the rate of compensation, half of which is met by 
the EU to a maximum of €500 per animal.  
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 Total compensation was €2,650.00, with €1,125.00 recouped from the EU. State subsidy was 
€1,525.00, for 3 animals with an average recoupment per animal of €508.33.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
1990 to date. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
 
21  TSE ERADICATION COMPENSATION PAYMENTS 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 This is a Programme for monitoring, control and eradication of scrapie involving genotyping and partial depopulation of (classical) infected sheep flocks and full depopulation of infected sheep 
flocks in exceptional circumstances and goat herds, active surveillance in slaughter plants, fallen 
animals at intermediate plants (knackeries) an d the continued implementation of a National 
Genotyping Programme. Control and Eradication is also achieved by passive surveillance on farm and on ante mortem examination at slaughter plants.   
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001 of the European  Parliament and the Council as amended. 
Regulation (EC) 1069/2009 and implemented by Regulation (EU) 142/2011. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Compensation payment. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
To the flock owner. A valuation in each case sets the rate of compensation, half of which is met by 
the EU to a maximum of €70 per animal.  
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
Total compensation was €91,441.54, with €45,720.77 recouped from the EU. State subsidy was 
€45,720.77, for 1,141animals with average recoupment per animal of €40.07. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 1990 to date. 
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  8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
 22  KERRY CATTLE PREMIUM SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The object of the scheme is to encourage the main tenance of a number of separate herds of Kerry 
Cattle in Ireland and the creation and maintenance of a sufficient reserve of pure bred breeding 
stock.  
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Kerry breed is an exclusively Irish species of liv estock with 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 intake. Consequently the conservation of this species of livestock as a pool of genetic material was considered prudent, for future scientific research and 
development of breeds suitable for specific Irish conditions. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
A premium of €76.18 per eligible calf is payable to Kerry Cattle Breeders subject to application 
being made and certain conditions being met National Exchequer. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €0.023m.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
1982 to date. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  None Available. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy.  
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
 23  BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHOEA ERADICATION SCHEME, COMPENSATION TO FARMERS 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is a notifiable disease since 1st January 2013. The (BVD) Eradication 
Programme, was set up to compensate farmers face d with the removal of persistently infected 
calves born from their herds on or after that date.   
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The statutory basis is the Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Order 2012- S.I. 532 of 2012. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Eligible herdowners will be identified when they have 2 or more positive or inconclusive BVD virus test results from calves of a beef breed born on or after 1
st January 2013 and culled from the herd, 
under the programme.   
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 Payments will be made in respect of the second and subsequent calves at the rate of €100 per calf. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
1st January 2013 to 31st December 2013. 
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
The subsidy is designed to compensate farmers fo r lost income arising from the depopulation of 
their herd as a result of the disease and does not have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  24  BEEF TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION PROGRAMME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To improve beef farming performance in the areas of financial management, grassland 
management, breeding, herd health and production to market requirements.   3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme facilitated knowledge transfer vi a discussion groups and was based on and 
implemented under EU Commission Regulation no. 1408/2013. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant.  5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 The programme was targeted at suckler cow and beef farmers in Ireland. Payments were made directly to a participant's bank account. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €825 per participant in 2013.   7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The scheme ran for 3 years, from 2012-2014.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to impact on trade.  
 
25  SHEEP TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION PROGRAMME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To encourage, through participation in discuss ion groups the adoption of best management 
practice on sheep farms and increase profitability. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The scheme is subject to the provisions of  EU Commission Regulation no. 1408/2013. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.  
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
In order to be eligible to participate in the Programme:  
 (a) Farmers must have a minimum flock size of 30 breeding sheep, (based on either the 2011 
or 2012 Sheep and Goat Census). In addition, applicants who are selling lambs directly for 
processing must apply for membership of th e Bord Bia Lamb Quality Assurance Scheme by 
28 March 2013  and achieve certification by 30 September 2013 .  
 
OR  (b) For farmers without breeding stock, they must have purchased a minimum of 
100 lambs/hoggets for breeding, (based on either the 2011 or 2012 Sheep and Goat Census) and 
those selling store lamb finishers directly to factories must apply for membership of the Bord Bia Lamb Quality Assurance Scheme by 2 September 2013 , with a view to achieving certification 
before the commencement of year 2 of STAP.  
 (c) if numbers allow, provision may be made for new entrants.  
 
The Programme will focus primarily on 5 areas; financial management, grassland management, flock health, animal breeding / welfare and produc ing animals to market requirements. One of the 
ten tasks required by participants is to Increase the genetic merit of the flock by using a ram of 
superior genetic merit. 
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 While the precise payment rate to each individual  participant will be determined by the overall 
numbers participating in the Programme, the maximum payment will be €1,000 per participant. 
Amounted budgeted €3m.  
 Payments were made directly to a participant's bank account. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Duration of scheme participation.   
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to impact on trade.   G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  26  DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR DAIRYING 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Development Programme for Dairying (DPD), was aimed at encouraging milk suppliers who 
did not take part in the earlier Dairy Efficiency Programmes (DEP) to participate in a Discussion Group that would also focus on developing those farmers who, as yet, do not have their own milking facilities but are committed to a career in dairying. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Following the acknowledged and demonstrated su ccess of Discussion Groups under the DEP 2010-
2012, in meeting the development goals for the dair y sector as set out in the Food Harvest 2020 
strategy, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine secured a specific funding of €1 million 
for a continuation of the Dairy Discussion Group concept within the dairy sector.    4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Direct payment to participant.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Participant who attended the required number of courses and completed required tasks. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
€1,000 to c 900 applicants = €900k. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 1 Year. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 N/A. 
 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.    
27  AQUACULTURE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objectives of this scheme are to promote investment in innovative technology and trialling such technology under commercial conditions to improve performance and competitiveness; 
establish the economic and technical feasibility of new sites and species and to assist and invest in 
measures to improve, long term environmental su stainability, fish health and welfare and product 
quality. This scheme is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge base of the industry and to 
integrate in a harmonious manner, aquaculture into coastal communities and rural areas. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Irish National Seafood Programme 2007-2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the Irish National Seafood 
Programme 2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme. This is an  aid scheme exempted 
by Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008, and has been notified to the European Commission 
under the terms of said regulation. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant aid is available to SME's at a rate of up to 40% of eligible investment costs. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payments are made to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara. The Scheme is 
nationally funded under the Irish National Seafood Programme 2007-201.  
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
€0.606 million. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 2010-2014.  
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  28  COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The scheme is designed to promote the commercial development of aquaculture  on a basis 
which is financially, technically and environmentally sustainable.   G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-
2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 
2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31st December 2015. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant aid is available to SMEs at a rate of up to 40% of eligible investment costs. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payments are made to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara and Údarás Na 
Gaeltachta. The Scheme is EU co-funded under the SDOP 2007-2013.  
6 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
 
€0.104 million. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31st December 2015.   
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  29  LOBSTER V-NOTCHING SHELLFISH DISCARD & LIVE RETURN SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of this scheme is to further improv e the overall management and sustainability of 
Ireland's lobster stocks while reducing the landing of undersize shellfish and other unwanted by-catch in shellfish pots.  
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-
2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31st December 2015. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant aid is available to lobster fishermen or Co-o ps for up to 75% of the amount claimed subject 
to eligibility requirements. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payments are made to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.  
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €65,000.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31st December 2015.  
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 
30  MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SCHEME – (MEPS) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the scheme is to develop an En vironmental Management System (EMS) for your 
fishing operation and to promote seafood produced in accordance with this system. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 
2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31st December 2015.  4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant aid is available to fishermen ranging fr om 100% to 40% is available depending on the 
nature of the project and the applicant. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payments are made to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.  
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  6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
€0.178 million. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31st December 2015.   8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 31  AID FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW MARKETS AND PROMOTION CAMPAIGNS 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To develop new markets for fishery products by conducting national and transnational promotion 
campaigns for fishery products. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Aid for development of new markets and promotio n campaigns stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31st December 2015.  
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant aid of up to 100% of eligible cost. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Direct payments, via An Bord Bia.  
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
€0.935 million. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31
st December 2015.  
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 32  SEAFOOD PROCESSING BUSINESS INVESTMENT SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The scheme supports the development of seafood processing companies through a capital 
expenditure grant aid programme. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme was funded under the Irish Nation al Seafood Programme 2007-2013. The scheme 
provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the Irish National Seafood 
Programme 2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme. This was an aid scheme exempted 
by Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008, and has been notified to the European Commission 
under the terms of said regulation. In 2012 this scheme was included in the modified co-funded 
Seafood Development OP 2007-2013. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant aid is available at a rate of up to 25% of eligible investment costs.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara. The Scheme is nationally funded under the Irish National Seafood Programme 2007-2013. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €2.434 million.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Eligible Expenditure until 31st December 2015. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 33  SEAFOOD CATEGORY MANAGEMENT SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The scheme funds projects to deal with key category  issues identified in An Bord Iascaigh Mhara's 
category management plans, such as: 
 • Business research and intelligence 
• Increasing value, profitability and employment potential 
• Improved processing plant operational efficiencies • Evaluation of new processing technologies • Maximising the value of by-product 
• Business planning, training and mentoring workshops 
• Investigating the establishment of distribution centred (hubs) in the international market 
place 
 
The plans drive growth and competitiveness in the main commercial seafood categories: Salmon, Pelagic, Whitefish, Prawns, Crab and Mussels. Projects are approved on the basis of common 
interest for the seafood sector and project results will be made available. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 
2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31st December 2015.  
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant aid is available to SMEs at a rate of up to 40% of eligible investment costs.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Grant aid is available up to a maximum of 40% of eligible private sector projects and up to 100% 
of public projects carried out in the collective interest by public bodies and/or research institutions. 
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €0.485 million.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31
st December 2015.  
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
34  SEAFOOD ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT & CERTIFICATION GRANT AID SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To objective of the scheme is to provide a framework of support for the Irish Seafood Industry 
intent on achieving internationally accredited, third party audited, standards for wild capture fisheries. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-
2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31st December 2015. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant aid is available to fishermen of up to 100% grant aid on cost of management time and overheads and 40% to 60% towards the cost of implementation and certification.   
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payments are made to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.  
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
 €100,000.  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31
st December 2015.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
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  35  SEAFOOD GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The scheme supports the development of the sector  through deployment of specialised graduates 
with business development/marketing and seafood new product development skills. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-
2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 
2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31
st December 2015. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant aid is available up to a maximum of 40% of eligible private sector projects and up to 100% 
of public projects carried out in the collective interest by public bodies and/or research institutions. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via An Bo rd Iascaigh Mhara. The Scheme is EU co-funded 
under the Seafood Development Operational Programme 2007-2013. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
€4,499. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31
st December 2015.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
36  SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FOR YOUNG FISHERMEN 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The scheme provides special assistance for young fishermen to establish themselves in the industry. Young fishermen (under 40 years of age at the time of application) who have not G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  previously owned or part owned any fishing vessel and are acquiring for the first time a second-
hand whitefish vessel.   3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-
2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 
2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31
st December 2015. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant aid of 15% of acquisition costs or an amount  not exceeding €50,000, whichever is the lower.  
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.  
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €28,000.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible Expenditure until 31
st December 2015. 
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 
37  SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERIES DEPENDENT AREAS SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2013.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the scheme is to promote the su stainable development and improve the quality of 
life in your fisheries dependant areas through th e implementation of Local Development Strategies 
and the formation of Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAG). 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-
2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 
2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31
st December 2015. 
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  4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant aid is available to fishermen ranging fr om 100% to 40% is available depending on the 
nature of the project and the applicant. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payments are made to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.  
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €64,000.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31
st December 2015.  
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 
2014 
1  THOROUGHBRED FOAL LEVY 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 Technical Assistance to Breeders, Breeding Stock, and their foals born in Ireland. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Section 5 of the Horse and Greyhound Racing (Betting Charges and levies) Act no. 24 of 1999. SI 735 2012 is the current SI pertaining to the Foal levy.  
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The proceeds of the Foal Levy are distributed through Horse Racing Ireland. The beneficiaries of 
the Foal Levy in 2014 were; The Irish Equine Centre, Irish Thoroughbred Marketing, and the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
2014: €1.52m (total paid). 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 On-going.  8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
 2  ASSISTANCE FOR THE NON-THOROUGHBRED HORSE INDUSTRY 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To promote and develop the Sport Horse Industry. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is the national governing body for equestrian sport in Ireland.  Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine pays an annual grant to the HSI to assist it in 
meeting its functions. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Horse Sport Ireland.  National Exchequer. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
1x€1,220,000. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Ongoing. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
 
None Available.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
 3  EQUINE INFRASTRUCTURES 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To maximise the potential of horse breeding an d production, support is provided to ensure 
continued improvement in quality through bree ding improvement, research and development 
actions.  
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 This is funded by the National vote under Equine Infrastructures Programme.  
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Equine Research Institute & Stud Book Operators. National Exchequer. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
€850,000. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Ongoing. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
 None Available. 
 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
 4  HUMAN RESOURCES (INTERNA TIONAL EQUINE INSTITUTE) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The purpose of this funding is to develop and deliver third level non degree  courses in equine 
science to meet the needs of the horse industry thereby improving the skill level of the workforce 
in this sector. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 This is funded by the National vote un der Equine Technical Support. Programme. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
International Equine Institute, University of Limerick. 
National Exchequer.  
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
1 x €0.250m. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Ongoing.  
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
 
None Available.  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
 5  DEPOPULATION GRANT (TB/BR ERADICATION SCHEME) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
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  2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
A farmer whose herd is depopulated (totally or partially) in the interest of the control of TB or Brucellosis may qualify for Depopulation Grants. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Depopulation 
Grants are paid for each animal removed under the depopulation measure and for those removed as reactors since the holding was restricted. 
 
Compensation payable under the TB/Brucellosis Er adication Scheme Depopulation grant scheme is 
non statutory. Entitlement to compensation is conditional on owners complying with the Disease of 
Animals Act 1966 and any Orders made there under, with movement, identification and other 
controls laid down under the Diseases Eradication Scheme and other national/EU legislative requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of bovine animals administrated 
by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.  
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
The Depopulation Grant Rates applying are as follows:   
 
Animal Stable 
TB Brucellosis 
Rate 
(€) Standard rate 
(€) Standard rate plus 
(€) 
(i) Dairy Cows / In-Calf Heifers/Pedigree Bulls > 12 months 228.52 126.97 228.55 
(ii) Other Cows / In-Calf 
Heifers  126.96 126.97 126.97 
(iii) Other Animals 76.16 38.09 76.18 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 The subsidy is paid by the Department direct to eligible farmers as a headage payment in respect of reactor animals removed under the TB and Brucellosis Eradication Schemes where 
depopulation/partial depopulation is offered by the Department where deemed necessary and 
where the depopulation is accepted.   6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 Total Depopulation Grant (TB Scheme) paid: €461,641. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The subsidy is payable from 1 January to 31 December. The start and end date are specific to each eligible holding. Payment applies only during periods of restriction. The Depopulation grants noted above represent the maximum available in respect of a four month rest period following 
depopulation with pro rata deductions if the rest period is less than 4 months and is limited to a 
specified period during which the holding cannot be restocked.  
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
The subsidy is designed to compensate farmers fo r lost income arising from the depopulation of 
their herds as a result of disease and does not have any impact on trade. 
 
6  ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME  
(Brucellosis breakdowns only) 
 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The On Farm Market Valuation Scheme is the prin cipal compensation measure available to farmers 
whose herds are affected by TB and Brucellosis. Payment is made to herdowners in respect of animals removed as reactors.   
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Scheme is implemented by the Department of Ag riculture, Food and the Marine and is in place 
since 2 April 2002 when it replaced the Reacto r Grant element of the compensation regime. 
Payment is designed to compensate herdowners for the loss of animals removed under the scheme 
and is based on the Market Value of animals which is the equivalent price which might reasonably 
be obtained for the animal at the time of determination of compensation, from a purchaser in an open market, if the animal were not affected by  TB or Brucellosis, subject to certain limits 
applying. The Scheme is an inherent part of the national eradication programme and is notified to 
the Commission in the disease programme submitted annually in the application for EU co-
financing of disease programmes. The EU co-fin ancing programme in respect of 2014 expenditure 
provided for reimbursement of expenditure wher e animals are removed under the TB scheme. It 
does not provide co-financing where animals are removed under the brucellosis programme.   
 Compensation payable under the TB/Brucellosis Eradication Scheme is non statutory. Entitlement 
to compensation is conditional on owners complying with the Disease of Animals Act 1966 and any 
Orders made there under, with movement, identification and other controls laid down under the Diseases Eradication Scheme and other national/EU legislative requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of bovine animal s administrated by the Minister for Agriculture, 
Food and the Marine. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Reactor animals removed under the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme are valued by suitably qualified independent Valuers approved by the De partment. The scheme provides that the farmer 
receives the market value for the animals if the an imal that might be obtained in the open market 
i f  t h e  a n i m a l  w a s  n o t  a f f e c t e d  b y  T B  o r  B r u c ellosis. The scheme allows for a maximum ceiling 
payment of €2,800, inclusive of factory salvage price,  in respect of any individual animals, except 
in the case of one pedigree stock bull per breakdown episode where a ceiling of €3,500, inclusive 
of factory salvage price, applies.   
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Following valuation, reactor animals are removed for slaughter to a designated factory where salvage value, as determined by the factory based on a competitive tender, is paid directly to the 
herdowner. The Department pays the herdowner th e differential between the live animal market 
value determined by the valuer prior to removal of the animal, (subject to ceilings) and the salvage value paid by the factory.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  Summary market prices collected by the Departme nt are supplied to Valuers each week and on-
going monitoring of valuations is carried out by the Department.    6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 Total amount of subsidy paid 2014: €539*. 
 
* This amount relates to only those animals which we re paid in 2014 under the On Farm Market Valuation, 
Brucellosis Eradication Scheme. The animals concerned were removed in previous years but payment could only be finalised in 2014. As noted compensation paym ent under the OFMV BR Scheme were not co financed 
in 2014.  
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Payments under the scheme are made on an ongoin g basis for all eligible animals removed during 
the period of restriction of the herd.   
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 The scheme is designed to compensate farmers for losses arising from the removal of reactors and 
does not have any impact on trade. 
 7  ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME (TB BREAKDOWNS ONLY) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The On Farm Market Valuation Scheme is the prin cipal compensation measure available to farmers 
whose herds are affected by TB and Brucellosis. Payment is made to herdowners in respect of 
animals removed as reactors.   
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Scheme is implemented by the Department of Ag riculture, Food and the Marine and is in place 
since 2 April 2002 when it replaced the Reacto r Grant element of the compensation regime. 
Payment is designed to compensate herdowners for the loss of animals removed under the scheme and is based on the Market Value of animals which is the equivalent price which might reasonably 
be obtained for the animal at the time of determination of compensation, from a purchaser in an 
open market, if the animal were not affected by  TB or Brucellosis, subject to certain limits 
applying. The Scheme is an inherent part of the national eradication programme and is notified to 
the Commission in the disease programme submitted annually in the application for EU co-
financing of disease programmes. The compensation payable under the OFMV TB scheme was co-financed with provision for reimbursement of this measure subject to a ceiling of 50% of 
expenditure on compensation, with a maximu m average of €375 payable per animal.  
 Compensation payable under the TB/Brucellosis Eradication Scheme is non statutory. Entitlement to compensation is conditional on owners complying with the Disease of Animals Act 1966 and any G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  Orders made there under, with movement, identification and other controls laid down under the 
Diseases Eradication Scheme and other national/EU legislative requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of bovine animal s administrated by the Minister for Agriculture, 
Food and the Marine. 
 
The amount of the refund from the EU in resp ect of 2014 expenditure will only be confirmed 
following receipt of co funding in late 2015.  
 
Amounts noted below represent the approximated am ount funded by the state but are subject to 
change.    
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Reactor animals removed under the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme are valued by suitably 
qualified independent Valuers approved by the De partment. The scheme provides that the farmer 
receives the market value for the animals if the an imal that might be obtained in the open market 
i f  t h e  a n i m a l  w a s  n o t  a f f e c t e d  b y  T B  o r  B r u c ellosis. The scheme allows for a maximum ceiling 
payment of €2,800, inclusive of factory salvage price,  in respect of any individual animals, except 
in the case of one pedigree stock bull per breakdown episode where a ceiling of €3,500, inclusive of factory salvage price, applies.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Following valuation, reactor animals are removed for slaughter to a designated factory where 
salvage value, as determined by the factory based on a competitive tender, is paid directly to the 
herdowner. The Department pays the herdowner th e differential between the live animal market 
value determined by the valuer prior to removal of the animal, (subject to ceilings) and the 
salvage value paid by the factory.  
 Summary market prices collected by the Departme nt are supplied to Valuers each week and on-
going monitoring of valuations is carried out by the Department.   
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 The total amount paid under this scheme in  2014 was €12,919,369. The approximated refund 
from EU = €6,459,685. 
 
€6,459, 685 (approximated am ount funded by State). 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Payments under the scheme are made on an ongoin g basis for all eligible animals removed during 
the period of restriction of the herd.  
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
The scheme is designed to compensate farmers for losses arising from the removal of reactors and 
does not have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  8  INCOME SUPPLEMENT SCHEME (TB ERADICATION) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Income Supplement is payable in cases where a TB or Brucellosis breakdown results in the 
removal of more than 10%  of animals in a herd and where depopulation is not deemed 
appropriate.   
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Income Supplement is in operation since 1 July 1994. The Scheme is implemented by the 
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Payment is in respect of each animal removed as a reactor from a herd, subject to a maximum of 100 animals qualifying for payment.  
 
Compensation payable under the TB/Brucellosis Er adication Scheme Depopulation grant scheme is 
non statutory. Entitlement to compensation is conditional on owners complying with the Disease of Animals Act 1966 and any Orders made there under, with movement, identification and other 
controls laid down under the Diseases Eradication Scheme and other national/EU legislative 
requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of bovine animals administrated by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.  
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
The rates currently in force are as follows: 
Income Supplement Monthly rates 
Animal Stable 
TB Brucellosis 
Rate 
(€) Rate 
(€) 
(i) Other Cows  38.09 38.09 
(ii) Dairy Cows & Other 
Animals  25.39 25.39 
 
The above rates refer to amounts paid per month.   
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Income Supplement is paid by the Department directly to eligible farmers following determination 
of eligibility. 
 6 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 Total Income Supplement Grant paid 2014: €1,432,288.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The Income Supplement Scheme runs from 1 January to 31 December and applies only during the 
period of restriction.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
The scheme is designed to compensate farmers for losses arising from the removal of  reactors 
and does not have any impact on trade.  
9  HARDSHIP GRANT SCHEME (TB ERADICATION) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The grant is aimed at assisting eligible owners/keepers whose holding is restricted due to a TB or 
Brucellosis outbreak. It is intended to facilitate the purchase of fodder where animals are retained and fed during periods of restriction between 1 November and 30 April. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. This Scheme is designed to alleviate the costs difficulty of some owner/keepers whose holdings are restricted on foot of a herd re test for TB or Brucellosis an d where animals are retained and fed during periods 
of restriction. Potentially eligible owner/keepers must meet certain conditions including 
requirements that they (i) must not have any income from milk sales and (ii) must not have any off farm income. 
 
Compensation payable under the TB/Brucellosis Eradication Scheme is non statutory. Entitlement to compensation is conditional on owners complying with the Disease of Animals Act 1966 and any 
Orders made there under, with movement, identification and other controls laid down under the 
Diseases Eradication Scheme and other national/EU legislative requirements and controls relating to bovine animals and products of bovine animal s administrated by the Minister for Agriculture, 
Food and the Marine. 
 
4 Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
The subsidy is payable on animals in a restricted herd subject to a maximum payment of up 
€250.00  per month for a period not exceeding 4 months  within the period 1 November 
to 30 April.  
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 The onus is on eligible owners/keepers to complete and return the relevant Application Form, as 
entitlement for eligibility can only be determined fr om the date of receipt of the application. Only 
one application for this grant can be made during the relevant period November to April. The Hardship grants are paid by the Department directly to eligible farmers. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 Total Hardship Grant paid 2014: €413,017.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
The Hardship Grant Scheme has been in operation since 1996. The grant is payable in respect of a 
period not exceeding 4 months for the months 1 November to 30 April. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
The subsidy is designed to compensate farmers for the additional costs of feeding cattle and does 
not have any impact on trade.  10  SCHEME OF INVESTMENT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL 
HORTICULTURE SECTOR 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objective of the scheme is to assist the deve lopment of the horticulture sector by aiding 
investments in specialised capital plant and equipment in commercial horticulture.  
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme was approved under EU State Aid Guidelines in 2014 (SA.37884 2013/N) and is 
funded by the Irish Government under A Strategy for Growth – Medium-Term Economic Strategy 
2014-2020 .  
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Direct grant payment to applicant. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payment to producers of horticultural produce towards the capital cost of plant and 
equipment.  
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
The total amount paid was €3.984 million in 2014. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The grant is a once-off payment.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
The scheme aims to improve the quality of products and is not considered to have a direct impact 
on trade.  
11  SCHEME OF GRANT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC SECTOR – OFF- 
FARM 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014.  2 Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The aim of the Scheme is to facilitate the development of the organic sector so as to ensure a regular supply of high quality organic produce to the market. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Scheme is approved as an alternative enterprise sub-measure under the National Development Plan 2007 – 2013.  
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Financial assistance is directed towards projects which: 
 
 Improve the organic sector and provide the producers of the basic product with an 
opportunity of enhancing income. 
 Help to guide production in line with foreseeable market trends or encourage the 
development of new outlets for agricultural products. 
 Help to improve production, handling and preparation of organic produce. 
 Facilitate the adoption and application of new technologies. 
 Help to ensure the adoption of "best practice" within the organic. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 This Scheme will provide financial assistance in respect of approved investments/development projects as follows: Developing facilities for preparation, grading, packing, storage, distribution, or 
the sale of organic products as part of a wider organic operation. 
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 The grant aid is payable at 40% of the eligible  cost. However the maximum subsidy payable for 
off-farm investment is €100,000 over the opening period of the Scheme). 
 
Projects costing less than €1,500 will not be eligible for grant assistance.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Subsidies are made as one-off payments on certain investments. Applicants are entitled to apply 
for several payments of subsidies on different investments subject to the maximum ceiling. 
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
None Available. 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.  
 
12  IMPROVEMENT IN CATTLE AND SHEEP BREEDING 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To finance development work by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) on cattle and sheep breed improvement programmes. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Funding provides for expenditure on activities ce ntred on breed improvement in the cattle sector 
and for the provision of consultancy services and technical expertise to the Irish Sheep Industry. It 
is funded by the Irish Government. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF). National Exchequer. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
1 x €1.270m. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Ongoing. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
 
None Available.  (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on Trade. 
 13  G IN A CATTLE BREEDING 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
State funding is provided to carry out performance recording, assessment of genetic value and 
publication of breeding values for dairy and beef cattle  
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Government Decision S29854 of 21 May 1997 approved the active participation of this Department in ICBF and the provision of support/grant assistance to that organisation. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF). National Exchequer.  
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 1 x €0.880m. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Ongoing.  
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
 None Available.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 14  FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT SCHEME (NDP 2000 – 2006) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the Scheme is to assist farmers to meet the new requirements of Nitrates 
Directive (council directive (EC) 91/676. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 This Scheme is a sub-measure under the Regional 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. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Direct payment to the farmer.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Payment of grant at a rate of up to 70 per cent up to a maximum eligible investment ceiling of €120,000 per holding (i.e. a maximum grant of €84,000).  
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 Total expenditure in 2014 - €0.310million.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
The closing date for receipt of applications under the Scheme was 31 December 2006. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to impact on trade. 
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  15  TSE SUBSIDY SCHEME - COLLECTION OF BSE POSITIVE ANIMALS 
Scheme for the Collection of over 48 month bovine animals 
 1. Period covered by the notification 
 2014.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The scheme aims to maximise the number of over 48 month bovines being collected, to integrate fully with BSE requirements, to minimise the us e of licensed burial and to provide important 
environmental benefits. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Animal By-Products Regulation (EC) No. 1774/2 002 controls the collection, transport, storage, 
handling, processing and use or disposal of an imal by-products in EU member states. This 
regulation was repealed with effect from 4 March 2011 and replaced by Regulation (EC) No. 1069/2009. SI 252/2008. The EU Animal By-P roducts Regulation (EC) No. 1069/2009 and its 
implementing Regulation (EU) No. 142/2011, lay down the rules for the collection, transport, 
storage, handling, processing and use or disposal of animal by-products in EU member states. 
SI No. 252 of 2008 (as amended) gives legal effect to  both EU Regulations in Ireland. Regulation 
(EC) No. 999/2001 (as amended) provides for the testing of fallen cattle, sheep and goats.   
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
A payment to Animal Collectors and to rendering companies. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Licensed animal collectors are paid by farmers and by the State for collection of over 48 month 
bovine animals. The State also subsidies 100% of the cost of rendering and destruction of over 
48 month bovine animals. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 € 5,012,153.88.  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The present scheme commenced in April 2009 and there are no time limits attached to the 
subsidy. There was a previous fallen animal scheme prior to April 2009. 
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to impact on trade. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  16  TSE ERADICATION COMPENSATION PAYMENTS 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
This is a Programme for monitoring, control and eradication of scrapie involving genotyping and 
partial depopulation of (classical) infected sheep flocks and full depopulation of infected sheep 
flocks in exceptional circumstances and goat herds, active surveillance in slaughter plants, fallen animals at intermediate plants (knackeries) an d the continued implementation of a National 
Genotyping Programme. Control and Eradication is also achieved by passive surveillance on farm 
and on ante mortem examination at slaughter plants.    
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001 of the European  Parliament and the Council as amended. 
Regulation (EC) 1069/2009 and implemented by Regulation (EU) 142/2011.  4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Compensation payment.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
To the flock owner. A valuation in each case sets the rate of compensation, half of which is met by 
the EU to a maximum of €70 per animal. 
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 Total compensation was €116,509.20, with €58,254.60 recouped from the EU. State subsidy was €58,254.60, for 1,001 animals with average recoupment per animal of €58.20. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 1990 to date.  8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to impact on trade. 
 17  KERRY CATTLE PREMIUM SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The object of the scheme is to encourage the main tenance of a number of separate herds of Kerry 
Cattle in Ireland and the creation and maintenance of a sufficient reserve of pure bred breeding 
stock. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Kerry breed is an exclusively Irish species of liv estock with 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 intake. Consequently the conservation of this species of 
livestock as a pool of genetic material was considered prudent, for future scientific research and development of breeds suitable for specific Irish conditions. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
A premium of €76.18 per eligible calf is payable to Kerry Cattle Breeders subject to application 
being made and certain conditions being met. National Exchequer. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €0.023m.  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 1982 to date. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
 None Available. 
 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to impact on trade.  
18  BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHOEA ERADICATION SCHEME, COMPENSATION TO 
Farmers 
 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is a notifiable disease since 1st January 2013. The (BVD) Eradication Programme, was set up to compensate farmers face d with the removal of persistently infected 
calves born from their herds on or after that date.   
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The statutory basis is the Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Order 2012- S.I. 532 of 2012 and S.I No. 118 of 2014. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.  
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Eligible beef breed herd owners will be identi f i e d  w h e n  t h e y  h a v e  1  o r  m o r e  p o s i t i v e  o r  
inconclusive BVD virus test results from calves of a beef breed born on or after 1
st January 2014 
and culled from the herd, under the programme.   
 
Eligible dairy herdowners will be identified when they have 2 or more positive or inconclusive BVD virus test results from calves of a female dairy breed born on or after 1
st January 2014 and culled 
from the herd, under the programme.   
 National Exchequer. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
Payments will be made in respect of the first and subsequent beef breed calves at the rate of 
€120 per calf.  
Payments will be made in respect of the second and subsequent female dairy calves at the rate of 
€75 per calf  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
1st January 2014 to 31st December 2014. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 The subsidy is designed to compensate farmers fo r lost income arising from the depopulation of 
their herd as a result of the disease and does not have any impact on trade. 
 19  BEEF GENOMICS SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To help accelerate genetic improvement, and suppor t environmental and productive efficiency at 
farm level in the beef sector. It also served as a pilot programme for the new Beef Data and 
Genomics Programme submitted in our Rural Development Programme in 2014 .  
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme covered the cost for collection of DNA samples to facilitate genomic selection and supported policy to eradicate BVD in the nation al beef herd. It was based on and implemented 
under EU Commission Regulation no. 1408/2013. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant.   
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Suckler cow farmers. Payments were made directly to a participant's bank account.    
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €23m in total, or €40 per cow.  
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 03 February – 31 Dec 2014.   
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to impact on trade.   
20  BEEF TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION PROGRAMME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To improve beef farming performance in the areas of financial management, grassland 
management, breeding, herd health and production to market requirements.   
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme facilitated knowledge transfer vi a discussion groups and was based on and 
implemented under EU Commission Regulation no. 1408/2013.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.   
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The programme was targeted at suckler cow and beef farmers in Ireland. Payments were made 
directly to a participant's bank account.   
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €825 per participant in 2014.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The scheme ran for 3 years, from 2012-2014. 
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to impact on trade.  
 
21  SHEEP TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION PROGRAMME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To encourage, through participation in discuss ion groups the adoption of best management 
practice on sheep farms and increase profitability. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is subject to the provisions of  EU Commission Regulation no. 1408/2013. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.   
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Any participant who is eligible under the Terms & conditions set out in the document below. 
 
In order to be eligible to participate in the Programme:   
(a) Flockowners must have a minimum flock size of 30 breeding sheep, (based on either 
the 2011 or 2012 Sheep and Goat Census). In addition, applicants who are selling lambs directly for processing must apply for membership of the Bord Bia Beef and Lamb Quality Assurance Scheme (BLQAS) and achieve certification by 3 October 2014.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  OR  
 (b) For flockowners without breeding stock, they must have purchased a minimum of 100 lambs/hoggets for breeding, (based on either the 2011 or 2012 Sheep and Goat Census) and 
those selling store lamb finishers directly to factories must apply for membership of the BLQAS 
and achieve certification by 3 October 2014.    
The Programme will focus primarily on 5 areas; financial management, grassland management, 
flock health, animal breeding / welfare and produc ing animals to market requirements. One of the 
ten tasks required by participants is to Increase the genetic merit of the flock by using a ram of superior genetic merit. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 While the precise payment rate to each individual  participant will be determined by the overall 
numbers participating in the Programme the ma ximum payment will be €1,000 per participant. 
Amount budgeted €3m.  
Payments were made directly to a participant's bank account.    7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Duration of scheme participation.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to impact on trade.  
 
22  DAIRY MILKING SKILLS PROGRAMME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 Following the CAP 'Health Check' of 2008 when gr eater emphasis was placed on encouraging new 
entrants into dairying and new Schemes were intr oduced to facilitate this encouragement, many 
farmers who converted from other enterprises to dairying or employed additional labour would not 
necessarily have engaged with the most up to date skills in the milking process.  A deterioration in milking skills has been identified by the main stakeholders in the industry 
namely Teagasc, Animal Health Ireland and the Farm  Relief Services (FRS) as the biggest threat to 
ensuring sustained top quality milk, as production increases with the abolition of milk quotas.  
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The Minister and Department considered it worthwhile to support the QQI accredited programme 
drawn up by Teagasc, AHI and FRS to address the milking skills deficit and consequently agreed to make a part contribution to the course costs being paid for those applicants who successfully complete the course. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Payment to FRS in respect of each applicant who successfully completed the course.   
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
To those certified as having completed the course – paid to FRS for distribution to successful 
applicants. 
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 50% of course cost (i.e. €250) for max 400 participants = €100k.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 2014 and 2015 (no repeat applicants accepted). 
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
N/A. 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy.  
 Not considered to impact on trade. 
 
23  DAIRY CASH PLAN 2014 PROGRAMME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014.  2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The programme was targeted at recent entrants to dairying i.e. those who commenced supplying milk after 1 April 2008 and the aim was to enable those farmers to understand the importance of 
farm planning, cash flow and the true cost of producing a litre of milk and how to manage the 
factors that influence this cost.  
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Notwithstanding recent developments in the provision of updated knowledge and technical 
information to milk suppliers, mainly through Discussion Groups, there was a view that a 
significant number of recent entrants to dairying still did not appreciate fully the importance of managing risk around farm development planning and cash flow management, so that they are 
familiar with the impact of capital developm ent and volatility on cash flow, as well as 
understanding the true cost of producing a litre of milk and how they can manage the factors that influence this cost. Consequently the Department  introduced a Programme that aimed to improve 
this situation. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Direct payment to participant.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Participant who attended the required number of  courses and completed the required tasks. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
€1,000 to c 900 applicants = €900k. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 1 Year. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
 N/A. 
 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy.  
 
Not considered to impact on trade.  
24  AQUACULTURE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 2 Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objectives of this scheme are to promote investment in innovative technology and trialling 
such technology under commercial conditions to improve performance and competitiveness; establish the economic and technical feasibility of new sites and species and to assist and invest in 
measures to improve, long term environmental su stainability, fish health and welfare and product 
quality. This scheme is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge base of the industry and to 
integrate in a harmonious manner, aquaculture into coastal communities and rural areas. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The scheme is funded under the Irish National Seafood Programme 2007-2013. The scheme 
provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the Irish National Seafood 
Programme 2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme. This is an  aid scheme exempted 
by Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008, and has been notified to the European Commission 
under the terms of said regulation.  
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant aid is available to SME's at a rate of up to 40% of eligible investment costs.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payments are made to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara. The Scheme is nationally funded under the Irish National Seafood Programme 2007-201. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €0.966 million.  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 2010-2014. 
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 
25  COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The scheme is designed to promote the commercial development of aquaculture on a basis which is financially, technically and environmentally sustainable.  
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-
2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31
st December 2015. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant aid is available to SMEs at a rate of up to 40% of eligible investment costs.  5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Direct payments are made to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara and Údarás Na Gaeltachta. The Scheme is EU co-funded under the SDOP 2007-2013. 
 
6 Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €0.534 million.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Eligible expenditure until 31st December 2015.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 
26  LOBSTER V-NOTCHING SHELLFISH DISCARD & LIVE RETURN SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objective of this scheme is to further improv e the overall management and sustainability of 
Ireland's lobster stocks while reducing the landing of undersize shellfish and other unwanted by-
catch in shellfish pots. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 
2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31
st December 2015. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant aid is available to lobster fishermen or Co-o ps for up to 75% of the amount claimed subject 
to eligibility requirements. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payments are made to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.  
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €86,000.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31st December 2015.  
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade  
27  MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SCHEME – (MEPS) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the scheme is to develop an En vironmental Management System (EMS) for your 
fishing operation and to promote seafood produced in accordance with this system.  
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-
2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 
2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31st December 2015. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant aid is available to fishermen ranging from 100% to 40% is available depending on the 
nature of the project and the applicant.   5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Direct payments are made to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.   
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €0.204 million. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31
st December 2015.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  28  MARKET PROMOTIONS- AID FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW MARKETS AND PROMOTION 
CAMPAIGNS 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To develop new markets for fishery products by conducting national and transnational promotion campaigns for fishery products.  
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Aid for development of new markets and promotion campaigns stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31
st December 2015. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant aid of up to 100% of eligible costs.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payments, via An Bord Bia.  
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €0.742 million.  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31
st December 2015.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 
29  SEAFOOD PROCESSING BUSINESS INVESTMENT SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The scheme supports the development of seafood processing companies through a capital expenditure grant aid programme. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
The scheme was funded under the Irish Nation al Seafood Programme 2007-2013. The scheme 
provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the Irish National Seafood 
Programme 2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme. This was an aid scheme exempted 
by Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008, and has been notified to the European Commission 
under the terms of said regulation. In 2012 this scheme was included in the modified co-funded 
Seafood Development OP 2007-2013.  4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant aid is available at a rate of up to 25% of eligible investment costs.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara. The Scheme is nationally funded 
under the Irish National Seafood Programme 2007-2013. 
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
 €1.177 million.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible Expenditure until 31
st December 2015. 
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade 
 
30  SEAFOOD CATEGORY MANAGEMENT SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The scheme funds projects to deal with key category  issues identified in An Bord Iascaigh Mhara's 
category management plans, such as:  
 
 Business research and intelligence. 
 Increasing value, profitability and employment potential. 
 Improved processing plant operational efficiencies. 
 Evaluation of new processing technologies. 
 Maximising the value of by-product. 
 Business planning, training and mentoring workshops. 
 Investigating the establishment of distribution centred (hubs) in the international market 
place. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  The plans drive growth and competitiveness in the main commercial seafood categories: Salmon, 
Pelagic, Whitefish, Prawns, Crab and Mussels. Projects are approved on the basis of common 
interest for the seafood sector and project results will be made available.  
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-
2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31
st December 2015. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant aid is available to SMEs at a rate of up to 40% of eligible investment costs. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Grant aid is available up to a maximum of 40% of eligible private sector projects and up to 100% 
of public projects carried out in the collective interest by public bodies and/or research institutions.  
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
 €0.485 million. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31
st December 2015.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last  
 Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 
31  SEAFOOD ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT & CERTIFICATION GRANT AID SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To objective of the scheme is to provide a framework of support for the Irish Seafood Industry intent on achieving internationally accredited, third party audited, standards for wild capture 
fisheries. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-
2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 
2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31
st December 2015. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant aid is available to fishermen of up to 100% grant aid on cost of management time and overheads and 40% to 60% towards the cost of implementation and certification. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payments are made to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.  
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €13,600.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31
st December 2015.  
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 
32  SEAFOOD GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The scheme supports the development of the sector  through deployment of specialised graduates 
with business development/marketing and seafood new product development skills. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 
2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31st December 2015.  4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant aid is available up to a maximum of 40% of eligible private sector projects and up to 100% 
of public projects carried out in the collective interest by public bodies and/or research institutions. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via An Bo rd Iascaigh Mhara. The Scheme is EU co-funded 
under the Seafood Development Operational Programme 2007-2013.  G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
€0.132 million. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31
st December 2015.  
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 33  SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FOR YOUNG FISHERMEN 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The scheme provides special assistance for young fishermen to establish themselves in the 
industry. Young fishermen (under 40 years of age at the time of application) who have not 
previously owned or part owned any fishing vessel and are acquiring for the first time a second-hand whitefish vessel.  
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31st December 2015. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant aid of 15% of acquisition costs or an amount  not exceeding €50,000, whichever is the lower.  
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payment to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.   
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €98,000. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible Expenditure until 31
st December 2015. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 34  SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERIES DEPENDENT AREAS SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objective of the scheme is to promote the su stainable development and improve the quality of 
life in your fisheries dependant areas through th e implementation of Local Development Strategies 
and the formation of Fisheries Local Action Groups. (FLAG)  
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-
2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31st December 2015. 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant aid is available to fishermen ranging fr om 100% to 40% is available depending on the 
nature of the project and the applicant.   
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Direct payments are made to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.   
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €0.215 million. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31
st December 2015.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 35  FLEET MODERNISATION SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the scheme is to invest in capi tal equipment for the implementation of onboard 
seafood environmental, quality, and handling systems.  
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 
2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31st December 2015.  4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant aid is available to fishermen ranging from 40% to 60% is available depending on the nature of the project and the applicant. The 60% rate only applies to vessels which qualify as being 
involved in Small Scale Costal Fishing. 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Direct payments are made to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.   6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €0.452 million. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Eligible expenditure until 31
st December 2015.  
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 36  SOCIO ECONOMIC & EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT SCHEME.  
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2014. 
 G/SCM/N/284/EU/Add.14 
 
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  2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the scheme is to promote sustai nable economic activity, job creation, product 
quality and value enhancement, safety and life-long learning in the sea fishing industry. 
 
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The scheme is funded under the Seafood Development Operational Programme (SDOP) 2007-2013. The scheme provides funding to companies for projects that are consistent with the SDOP 2007-2013 and the policy objectives of the scheme.  The SDOP stems from the European Fisheries 
Fund 2007-2013 Regulation and will continue up to 31
st December 2015. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant aid ranging from 100% to 40% is available depending on the nature of the project and the 
applicant. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Direct payments are made to the beneficiaries, via An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.  
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
 €0.111 million.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Eligible expenditure until 31st December 2015.  
 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available; (b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 
  
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