G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13  
 
24 October 2013  
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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 
 
AGRICULTURE .................................................................................................................. 4 
2011 .......................................................................................................................... ...... 4 
1   TSE Subsid y Scheme .................................................................................................... 4  
2   Scheme of Investment Aid in Alternative Enterprises (Housing/Handling Facilities) 
(NDP 2000- 2006) ............................................................................................................. 5  
3   Assistance for the Non-Th oroughbred Hors e Industry ........................................................ 5  
4   Dairy Hygiene Scheme (NDP 2000-2006) ......................................................................... 6  
5   Depopulati on Gran t ...................................................................................................... 7  
6   Scheme of Investment Aid for the Developm ent of the Commercial Horticulture Sector .......... 8  
7   The Dioxin Cull Scheme ................................................................................................. 9  
8   Equine In frastruc tures ................................................................................................. 11 
9   Farm Waste Management  Scheme (NDP  2000-20 06) ........................................................ 11 
10   GinA Cattle Breeding .................................................................................................. 12 
11   Hardship Grant Scheme .............................................................................................. 13 
12   Human Resources (International Equine Institute) .......................................................... 14 
13   National Development Plan 2007-13: Improvement in Cattle and Sheep Breeding ............... 15 
14   Income Suppl ement Scheme ....................................................................................... 16 
15   Installation Aid for Yo ung Farmers (NDP  2000-2 006) ...................................................... 17 
16   Installation Aid for Young Farmers (NDP 2000- 2006)"Top  up" .......................................... 18 
17   Kerry Cattle Premium Scheme ..................................................................................... 19 
18   On Farm Market Valuation Scheme (*Brucellosis breakdowns only) ................................... 20 
19   Scheme of Grant Aid for the Developm ent of the Organic Se ctor – O ff Farm ....................... 21 
20   Scheme of Grant Aid for the Developm ent of the Organic Se ctor – On  Farm ....................... 22 
21   Special measures relating to dioxin contamination in Ireland ............................................ 23 
22   Thoroughbr ed Foal Levy ............................................................................................. 24 
23   Aid for development of new markets and promotion campaigns ........................................ 25 
FISHERIES .....................................................................................................................  26 
2011 .......................................................................................................................... .... 26 
24   Commercial Aquaculture Development Scheme .............................................................. 26 
25   Seafood Category Management Scheme ....................................................................... 27 
26   Seafood Graduate Development Scheme ....................................................................... 28 
27   Seafood Market  Quality Scheme .................................................................................. 29 
28   Seafood Processing Bu siness Investme nt Scheme .......................................................... 30 
29   Special Assistance  for Young Fishermen ........................................................................ 31 
30   Aquaculture Innovation  and Technology Scheme ............................................................ 32 
AGRICULT URE ................................................................................................................ 33  
2012 .......................................................................................................................... .... 33 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  31   TSE Subsidy Scheme ................................................................................................. 33 
32   Assistance for the Non-Thoroughbred Horse Industry ...................................................... 34 
33   Dairy Hygiene Sche me (NDP 2000-2006) ...................................................................... 35 
34   Depopulation Grant .................................................................................................... 35 
35   Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture 
Sector ........................................................................................................................ .... 37 
36   The Dioxin Cull Scheme .............................................................................................. 38 
37   Equine Infrastructures ................................................................................................ 39 
38   Farm Waste Management  Scheme (NDP  2000-2006) ...................................................... 40 
39   GinA Cattle Breeding .................................................................................................. 41 
40   Hardship Grant Scheme .............................................................................................. 41 
41   Human Resources (International Equine Institute) .......................................................... 43 
42   National Development Plan 2007-13: Improvement in Cattle and Sheep Breeding ............... 43 
43   Income Suppl ement Scheme ....................................................................................... 44 
44   Installation Aid for Yo ung Farmers (NDP  2000-2 006) ...................................................... 46 
45   Installation Aid for Young Fa rmers (NDP 2000-2 006) "Top  up" ......................................... 46 
46   Kerry Cattle Premium Scheme ..................................................................................... 47 
47   On Farm Market Valuation Scheme (*Brucellosis breakdowns only) ................................... 48 
48   Scheme of Grant Aid for the Developm ent of the Organic Se ctor – O ff Farm ....................... 50 
49   Scheme of Grant Aid for the Developm ent of the Organic Se ctor – On  Farm ....................... 51 
50   Special measures relating to dioxin contamination in Ireland ............................................ 52 
51   Thoroughbr ed Foal Levy ............................................................................................. 53 
52   BVD Eradic ation Scheme ............................................................................................ 54 
FISHERIES .....................................................................................................................  55 
2012 .......................................................................................................................... .... 55 
53   Seafood Hand ling Scheme .......................................................................................... 55 
54   Aquaculture Innovation  and Technology Scheme ............................................................ 56 
 
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  AGRICULTURE 
 
2011 
1  TSE SUBSIDY SCHEME 
Scheme for the Collection of over 48 month bovine animals. 
 1. Period covered by the notification 
 2011.  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 th e 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 
 €5,666,878.60 
 
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  2  SCHEME OF INVESTMENT AID IN ALTERNATIVE ENTERPRISES (HOUSING/HANDLING 
FACILITIES) (NDP 2000-2006) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 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, goats and other acceptable non-quota species. 
 
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 grants, up to a maximum investment eligible for grant-aid of €31,743 per holding, on 
approval of a valid application for payment. 
 
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 2011: €0.038 million. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Once-off payment. The closing date for receipt of applications 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to impact on trade. 
 3  ASSISTANCE FOR THE NON-THOROUGHBRED HORSE INDUSTRY 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote and develop the Sport Horse Industry. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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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 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 €1.285m. 
 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
4  DAIRY HYGIENE SCHEME (NDP 2000-2006) 1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  
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. 
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  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 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 2011: €0.007 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to impact on trade. 
5  DEPOPULATION GRANT 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 
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 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.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  4. Form and rate of the subsidy 
 
The Depopulation Grant Rates applying are as follows:  
 Stable 
 TB Brucellosis 
Animal 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. 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 occurs. 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.  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 2011: €321,091. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is payable from 1 January to 31 December. It applies only during periods of restriction 
and is limited to a specified period during which the holding cannot be restocked (see 6 above).  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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
The subsidy is designed to compensate farmers for lost income arising from the 
depopulation of their herds as a result of disease and does not have any impact on 
trade. 
Note:  
Bovine Disease Levies – In 2011, Farmers contributed €5.777m to the cost of the 
compensation paid under the TB and Brucellosis eradication schemes through the Disease Levies which are collected on cattle slaughterings/live exports and milk 
deliveries to creameries 
6  SCHEME OF INVESTMENT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL 
HORTICULTURE SECTOR  
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  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 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 €3.013 million in 2011. 
 
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
The scheme aims to improve the quality of pr oducts and is not considered to have a 
direct impact on trade 
7  THE DIOXIN CULL SCHEME The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food introduced the destruction scheme to provide for 
the removal and slaughter of both pigs and cattl e which were contaminated by dioxins from the 
affected holdings and for the subsequent rendering and destruction of carcases and product from the animals concerned under the direction and control of the Minister.  
 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 2011. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To effect the rapid and secure slaughter and disposal of pigs and cattle that had been exposed to 
or were suspected of being disposed to contaminated animal feed, in order to enable normal pig meat processing operations to resume and bring stability to the pigmeat sector. 
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  3. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
On 6 December 2008, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) recommended that all products from pigs slaughtered in Ireland since 1 September 2008, should be recalled. The recall arose from 
laboratory analyses that showed the presence of dioxins up to 200 times the legal limit in Irish 
pork fat samples. The Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine determined that the source of contamination was a feed ingredient manufactured at a plant within the State. The 
authorities recalled all pork product from animals slaughtered between 1 September and 
6 December 2008 inclusive in order to reassure consumers that all products made available after that date would be perfectly safe to consume.  
On 11 December 2008, a fund of up to €200m in financial assistance towards the incurred costs of 
the recall was agreed between the State authoritie s and the meat industry, of which an estimated 
€20m was to cover the compensation, slaughter, re ndering and destruction of live animals that 
have been, or may have been, exposed to contaminated feed. 
 Commission Decisions 643/2008 and NN 44/2009 approved state aid in respect of the recall of 
pigmeat product in the sum of €170m. 
 European Commission Regulation 94/2009 of 30 January 2009 adopted a temporary exceptional, co-financed, support measure for the pigs that ha d been on farms that used contaminated animal 
feed between 1 September 2008 and 6 December 2008 and cattle that remain on farms where 
samples from other cattle have tested positive for elevated levels of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). 
 
4. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is made via (a) direct ex-gratia payments to the producers in respect of the 
slaughtered animals ,(b) aid in the form of subsid ised services for the slaughtering and rendering 
of the animals.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The subsidy is provided as (1) a direct ex-gratia payment to pig and cattle farmers in the State in 
line with a compensation framework reflecting th e market value of the affected animals, and (2) 
payments towards the cost of slaughtering and rendering affected product.  
6. Total amount of subsidy 
 
During the year in question (2011) a total expe nditure of €787,026.25 was paid out in respect of 
pig culls. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These schemes were co-financed by the EU up to 31 July 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
While the dioxin issue itself had a negative effect on the market for Irish product, the 
subsidy has a neutral effect concerning as it does the slaughtering and rendering of 
animals and the payment of ex-gratia paym ents to the producers. There is no 
statistical data available. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  8  EQUINE INFRASTRUCTURES 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 
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 scheme is a sub-Measure under the Enterprise, Science and Innovation Priority, sub-
programme Competitiveness of Agriculture, Food  & the Marine 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.) 
 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 
 
€1.011m. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 2007-2013 Annual Payments. 
 
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
9  FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT SCHEME (NDP 2000-2006) 1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  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 2011: €32.639 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to impact on trade. 
10  GINA CATTLE BREEDING  1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  
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. 
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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 
 
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 €0.930m 
 
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
11  HARDSHIP GRANT SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 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 and 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. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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4. Form and rate of the subsidy 
 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. 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 expenditure 2011: € 516,292. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy 
 
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 th e 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.  
12  HUMAN RESOURCES (INTERNA TIONAL EQUINE INSTITUTE) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 
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 scheme is a sub-Measure under the Enterprise, Science and Innovation Priority, Education and 
Training Measure 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.) 
 
Grant. 
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  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 €0.270m.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 2007-2013 Annual Payments. 
 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
13  NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2007-13: IMPROVEMENT IN CATTLE AND SHEEP 
BREEDING 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 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 under the National Development Plan 2007 – 2013. 
 
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. 
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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 
 
1 x €1.6m. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 2007-2013 Annual Payments.  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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
14  INCOME SUPPLEMENT SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 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 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 and rate of the subsidy 
 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 
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5. 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 amount of subsidy in 2011: €2,002,499.  
7. Duration of the subsidy 
 
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 th e 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. 
15  INSTALLATION AID FOR YOUNG FARMERS (NDP 2000-2006) 1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objective of the Scheme is to encourage yo ung persons under the age of 35 on the date of 
set-up to establish themselves in farming. 
 
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 maximum grant of €9,523. 
 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 2011: €0.025 million. 
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  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Once-off payment. Farmers had to be set-up in  farming for the first time on or before 
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to impact on trade. 
16  INSTALLATION AID FOR YOUNG FARMERS (NDP 2000-2006)"TOP UP" 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of the Scheme is to encourage yo ung persons under the age of 35 on the date of 
set-up to establish themselves in farming.  
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 "top-up" grant of €5,477 in the case  of farmers set up between 1 May 2006 and 31 
December 2006. 
 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 2011: €0.011 million. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Once-off payment. Farmers had to be set-up in  farming for the first time on or before 
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 
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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; 
b. for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of th e 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 
 
2011. 
 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 €66.18 per eligible calf is payable to Kerry Cattle Breeders subject to application 
being made and certain conditions being met by the 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 
 
€0.032m. 
 
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/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  b. for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
18  ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME (*BRUCELLOSIS BREAKDOWNS ONLY) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 
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 2011 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 and rate of the subsidy 
 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. 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.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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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 
 
Total amount of subsidy paid 2011: €44,250* 
* This amount relates to only those animals which were paid in 2011 under the On Farm Market 
Valuation, Brucellosis Eradication Scheme. The animals concerned were removed in previous years but payment could only be finalised in 2011. Paym ents to herdowners for TB breakdowns are not 
included here because Ireland was approved for co-financing for payments for TB breakdowns 
for 2011.  7. Duration of the subsidy 
 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 th e 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. 
19  SCHEME OF GRANT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC SECTOR – OFF 
FARM 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 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. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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   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 €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. 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
20  SCHEME OF GRANT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC SECTOR – ON 
FARM 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  
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 
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   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 on agricultural holdings, including equipment and facilities for production, preparation, 
grading, packing, storage, distribution and/or sale of organic products. 
 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 
on-farm investment is €60,000 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. 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
21  SPECIAL MEASURES RELATING TO DIOXIN CONTAMINATION IN IRELAND 
The scheme implements special measures relating to  meat products of animal origin following a 
dioxin contamination in Ireland.  
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To effect the rapid and secure disposal of eligible product, in order to enable normal pig meat 
processing operations to resume and bring stability to the pigmeat sector. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 On 6 December 2008, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) recommended that all products from pigs slaughtered in Ireland since 1 September 2008, should be recalled. The recall arose from 
laboratory analyses that showed the presence of dioxins up to 200 times the legal limit in Irish 
pork fat samples. The Irish Department of Agricu lture, Fisheries and Food determined that the 
source of contamination was a feed ingredient manufactured at a plant within the State. The G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  authorities recalled all pork product, and some beef product, from anim als slaughtered between 
1 September and 6 December 2008 inclusive in order to reassure consumers that all products made available after that date would be perfectly safe to consume.  
On 11 December 2008, a fund of up to €200m in financial assistance towards the incurred costs of 
the recall was agreed between the State author ities and the pigmeat industry, of which €180m 
was towards the cost of the pigmeat product recall. 
 
Commission Decisions 643/2008 and NN 44/2009 the Commission approved state aid in respect of the recall of pigmeat product, and a small am ount of beef product, in the sum of €170m. 
 
European Commission Regulation 94/2009 of 30 January 2009 adopted a temporary exceptional, 
co-financed, support measure for the pigs that ha d been on farms that used contaminated animal 
feed between 1 September 2008 and 6 December 2008 and cattle that remain on farms where 
samples from other cattle have tested positive for elevated levels of dioxins and polychlorinated 
biphenyls (PCBs).  
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
The subsidy is made via direct and indirect payments.  
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The subsidy is provided as (1) a direct payment to primary and secondary processors in the State 
reflecting the value of the affected product, (2) aid in the form of subsidised services for the 
rendering of product. (3) other associated costs arising directly from the recall.  
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
€2,816,772. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 06 December 2008 to 31 December 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
While the dioxin issue itself had a negative effect on the market for Irish product, the 
subsidy has a neutral effect concerning as it does the slaughtering and rendering of animals and the payment of ex-gratia paym ents to the producers. There is no 
statistical data available. 
22  THOROUGHBRED FOAL LEVY 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
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  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 2011 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 
 2011: €1.6m. 
 
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Nil Effect on Trade 
23  AID FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW MARKETS AND PROMOTION CAMPAIGNS 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 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.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  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 
 
€1.146m. 
 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to have any impact on trade 
FISHERIES 
 
2011 
24  COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME 1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The scheme is designed to promote the commercia l 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 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 SMEs at a rate of up to 40% of eligible investment costs. 
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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 2007-2013. 
 
6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €0.104m.  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 2010-2013. 
 
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
25  SEAFOOD CATEGORY MANAGEMENT SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  
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. 
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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 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 
 €0.201m total.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 2010-2013. 
 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
26  SEAFOOD GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 
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 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 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  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 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 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 
 €0.073m. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
2010-2013. 
 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
27  SEAFOOD MARKET QUALITY SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The scheme supports common interest projects which assist the seafood processing, retail and 
food service sectors to achieve excellent standard s in the quality, supply, handling, presentation 
and service of seafood. 
 
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. 
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  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 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 
 €0.197m. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 2010-2013.  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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
28  SEAFOOD PROCESSING BUSINESS INVESTMENT SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 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. 
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  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 
 €1.749m.  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 2010-2013. 
 
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
29  SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FOR YOUNG FISHERMEN 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  
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) 
 
Funding for the Seafood Environmental Management & Certification Grant Aid Scheme stems from 
the European Fisheries Fund 2007-2013 Regulation.  
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant aid of 15% of acquisition costs or an amo unt 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 
 €0.1m.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
2011-2015. 
 
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to have any impact on trade 
30  AQUACULTURE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  
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 
 
€0.491. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 2010-2013. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
AGRICULTURE 
 
2012 
31  TSE SUBSIDY SCHEME 
Scheme for the Collection of over 48 month bovine animals 
 1. Period covered by the notification.  
 2012.  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 th e 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 
 € 5,750,420.43 
 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. 
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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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
32  ASSISTANCE FOR THE NON-THOROUGHBRED HORSE INDUSTRY 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 
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 €1.220m. 
 
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  33  DAIRY HYGIENE SCHEME (NDP 2000-2006) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 
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.  
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 2012: €0.006 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to impact on trade. 
34  DEPOPULATION GRANT 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 
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.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  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 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 and rate of the subsidy 
 
The Depopulation Grant Rates applying are as follows: 
 
 Stable 
 TB Brucellosis 
 
Animal  Rate per animal 
removed (€) Standard rate per 
animal removed 
(€) Standard rate plus 
per animal 
removed(€) 
(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. 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 occurs. 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.  
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 in 2012: € 220,257. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is payable from 1 January to 31 December. It applies only during periods of restriction and is limited to a specified period during which the holding cannot be restocked (see Section 6 above). 
 
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  The subsidy is designed to compensate fa rmers for lost income arising from the 
depopulation of their herds as a result of disease and does not have any impact on trade. 
Note: 
Bovine Disease Levies – In 2012 farmers contribu ted €5.041m to the cost of the compensation 
paid under the TB and Brucellosis eradication schemes through the Disease Levies which are collected on cattle slaughterings/live exports and milk deliveries to creameries.  
 
35  SCHEME OF INVESTMENT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE SECTOR  
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012.  
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 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 paid was €3.211 million in 2012. 
 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
The scheme aims to improve the quality of pr oducts and is not considered to have a 
direct impact on trade. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  36  THE DIOXIN CULL SCHEME  
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food introduced the destruction scheme to provide for 
the removal and slaughter of both pigs and cattl e which were contaminated by dioxins from the 
affected holdings and for the subsequent rendering and destruction of carcases and product from 
the animals concerned under the direction and control of the Minister.  
 1. Period covered by the notification 
 2012.  2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To effect the rapid and secure slaughter and disposal of pigs and cattle that had been exposed to or were suspected of being disposed to contaminated animal feed, in order to enable normal pig 
meat processing operations to resume and bring stability to the pigmeat sector. 
 3. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 On 6 December 2008, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) recommended that all products from pigs slaughtered in Ireland since 1 September 2008, should be recalled. The recall arose from laboratory analyses that showed the presence of dioxins up to 200 times the legal limit in Irish 
pork fat samples. The Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine determined that the 
source of contamination was a feed ingredient manufactured at a plant within the State. The authorities recalled all pork product from animals slaughtered between 1 September and 
6 December 2008 inclusive in order to reassure consumers that all products made available after 
that date would be perfectly safe to consume.  
On 11 December 2008, a fund of up to €200m in financial assistance towards the incurred costs of 
the recall was agreed between the State authoritie s and the meat industry, of which an estimated 
€20m was to cover the compensation, slaughter, re ndering and destruction of live animals that 
have been, or may have been, exposed to contaminated feed. 
 
Commission Decisions 643/2008 and NN 44/2009 approved state aid in respect of the recall of pigmeat product in the sum of €170m. Eu ropean Commission Regulation 94/2009 of 
30 January 2009 adopted a temporary exceptional, co-financed, support measure for the pigs that 
had been on farms that used contaminated animal feed between 1 September 2008 and 6 
December 2008 and cattle that remain on farm s where samples from other cattle have tested 
positive for elevated levels of dioxin s and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).  
 4. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is made via (a) direct ex-gratia payments to the producers in respect of the 
slaughtered animals ,(b) aid in the form of subsid ised services for the slaughtering and rendering 
of the animals. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The subsidy is provided as (1) a direct ex-gratia payment to pig and cattle farmers in the State in 
line with a compensation framework reflecting th e market value of the affected animals, and (2) 
payments towards the cost of slaughtering and rendering affected product.  
6. Total amount of subsidy 
 
During the year in question (2012) a total expe nditure of €12,000 was paid out in respect of pig 
culls. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy 
 These schemes were co-financed by the EU up to 31 July 2009.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
While the dioxin issue itself had a negative effect on the market for Irish product, the 
subsidy has a neutral effect concerning as it does the slaughtering and rendering of 
animals and the payment of ex-gratia paym ents to the producers. There is no 
statistical data available. 
37  EQUINE INFRASTRUCTURES 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 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 scheme is a sub-Measure under the Enterprise, Science and Innovation Priority, sub-programme Competitiveness of Agriculture, Food  & the Marine 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.) 
 
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 
 €1.027m.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
2007-2013 Annual Payments. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
38  FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT SCHEME (NDP 2000-2006) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 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 2012: €0.392 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  Not considered to impact on trade. 
 39  GINA CATTLE BREEDING  
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012.  
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy 
40  HARDSHIP GRANT SCHEME 1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  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 and 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 and rate of the subsidy 
 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. 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 amount of subsidy paid in 2012: € 441,192.  
7. Duration of the subsidy 
 
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 th e 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. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  41  HUMAN RESOURCES (INTERNA TIONAL EQUINE INSTITUTE) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012 
 
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 scheme is a sub-Measure under the Enterprise, Science and Innovation Priority, Education and 
Training Measure 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.) 
 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 €0.270m. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 2007-2013 Annual Payments.  
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
42  NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2007-13: IMPROVEMENT IN CATTLE AND SHEEP 
BREEDING 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  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 under the National Development Plan 2007 – 2013. 
 
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 €1.35m  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
2007-2013 Annual Payments 
 
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
43  INCOME SUPPLEMENT SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 
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.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  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 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 and rate of the subsidy 
 
The rates currently in force are as follows: 
 
Income Supplement Monthly rates 
Animal Stable 
 TB Brucellosis 
Rate per animal 
removed subject to 
max 100 animals 
(€) Rate per animal 
removed subject to 
max 100 animals 
(€) 
(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. 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 amount of subsidy paid in 2012:  €1,736,777. 
 7. Duration of the subsidy 
 The Income Supplement Scheme runs from 1 January to 31 December and allies 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 th e 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/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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44  INSTALLATION AID FOR YOUNG FARMERS (NDP 2000-2006) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objective of the Scheme is to encourage yo ung persons under the age of 35 on the date of 
set-up to establish themselves in farming.  
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 maximum grant of €9,523. 
 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 2012: €0.044 million.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Once-off payment. Farmers had to be set-up in  farming for the first time on or before 
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to impact on trade. 
45  INSTALLATION AID FOR YOUNG FARMERS (NDP 2000-2006) "TOP UP" 1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objective of the Scheme is to encourage yo ung persons under the age of 35 on the date of 
set-up to establish themselves in farming. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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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.) 
 Direct payment to the farmer. 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Payment of "top-up" grant of €5,477 in the ca se of farmers set up between 1 May 2006 and 
31 December 2006.  
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 2012: €0.005 million. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Once-off payment. Farmers had to be set-up in farming for the first time on or before 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to impact on trade. 
46  KERRY CATTLE PREMIUM SCHEME 1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012.  
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. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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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 
 
A premium of €66.18 per eligible calf is payable to Kerry Cattle Breeders subject to application 
being made and certain conditions being met by the 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 
 €0.025m. 
 
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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
47  ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME (*BRUCELLOSIS BREAKDOWNS ONLY) 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 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 Food and is in 
place since 2 April 2002 when it replaced the Reac tor 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 2012 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.   G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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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 and rate of the subsidy 
 
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. 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 Depart ment 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 in 2012: €5,247* 
* This amount relates to only those animals pa id in 2012 under the On Farm Market Valuation, 
Brucellosis Eradication Scheme. The animals concerned were removed in previous years but 
payment could only be finalised in 2011. Payments to herdowners for TB breakdowns are not 
included here because Ireland was approved for co-financing for payments for TB breakdowns 
for 2012. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy 
 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 th e 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/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  48  SCHEME OF GRANT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC SECTOR – OFF 
FARM 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 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 €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. 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/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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  b. for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
49  SCHEME OF GRANT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC SECTOR – ON 
FARM 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012.  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 on agricultural holdings, including equipment and facilities for production, preparation, grading, packing, storage, distribution and/or sale of organic products. 
 
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 
on-farm investment is €60,000 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.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
50  SPECIAL MEASURES RELATING TO DIOXIN CONTAMINATION IN IRELAND 
The scheme implements special measures relating to  meat products of animal origin following a 
dioxin contamination in Ireland. 
 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To effect the rapid and secure disposal of eligible product, in order to enable normal pig meat 
processing operations to resume and bring stability to the pigmeat sector.  
3. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 On 6 December 2008, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) recommended that all products 
from pigs slaughtered in Ireland since 1 September 2008, should be recalled. The recall arose from laboratory analyses that showed the presence of dioxins up to 200 times the legal limit in Irish 
pork fat samples. The Irish Department of Agricu lture, Fisheries and Food determined that the 
source of contamination was a feed ingredient manufactured at a plant within the State. The 
authorities recalled all pork product, and some be ef product, from animals slaughtered between 1 
September and 6 December 2008 inclusive in order to reassure consumers that all products made 
available after that date would be perfectly safe to consume. 
 On 11 December 2008, a fund of up to €200m in financial assistance towards the incurred costs of 
the recall was agreed between the State author ities and the pigmeat industry, of which €180m 
was towards the cost of the pigmeat product recall.  Commission Decisions 643/2008 and NN 44/2009 the Commission approved state aid in respect of 
the recall of pigmeat product, and a small am ount of beef product, in the sum of €170m. 
European Commission Regulation 94/2009 of 30 January 2009 adopted a temporary exceptional, co-financed, support measure for the pigs that ha d been on farms that used contaminated animal 
feed between 1 September 2008 and 6 December 2008 and cattle that remain on farms where 
samples from other cattle have tested positive for elevated levels of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). 
 
4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 The subsidy is made via direct and indirect payments 
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The subsidy is provided as (1) a direct payment to primary and secondary processors in the State 
reflecting the value of the affected product, (2) aid in the form of subsidised services for the rendering of product. (3) other associated costs arising directly from the recall. 
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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 
 
€194,427. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 06 December 2008 to 31 December 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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
While the dioxin issue itself had a negative effect on the market for Irish product, the 
subsidy has a neutral effect concerning as it does the slaughtering and rendering of 
animals and the payment of ex-gratia paym ents to the producers. There is no 
statistical data available. 
51  THOROUGHBRED FOAL LEVY 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 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. Beneficiaries of the Foal Levy in 2012 were: The Irish Equine Centre, Irish Throughbred Marketing, and the Irish 
Throughbred 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 
 2012: €1.6m.  
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 On-going. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.13 
 
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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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Nil Effect on Trade. 
52  BVD ERADICATION SCHEME BVD Scheme for Persistently Infected (PI) BVD Calves 
 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 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 anim al by-products in EU member states. Regulation 
(EC) No. 999/2001 as amended provides for the testing of fallen cattle, sheep and goats. Statutory 
Instrument No. 612/2006 provides for the applic ation of both EU Regulations in Ireland. 
 4. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Payment to Animal Collectors.  
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 
 € 27,580.50 
 
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. 
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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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
FISHERIES 
 
2012 
53  SEAFOOD HANDLING SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 
2. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The overall objective of the Seafood Handling Sche me is to promote quality and efficiency in the 
handling of fish and shellfish. The Scheme is targeted at small scale investment projects. Larger 
investment projects may be eligible for consideration under the Seafood Processing Measure. In general and as a guideline, the Seafood Handling Scheme is targeted at investment projects 
costing less than €100,000 but this threshold de pends on the nature of the project and the 
availability of funding.  
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 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. 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 
 €0.061m.  7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 2010-2014. 
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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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
54  AQUACULTURE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY SCHEME 
1. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 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 2007-2013. 
 6. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 €0.399. 
 
7. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
2010-2013. 
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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 th e subsidy or preceding the last major change 
in the subsidy. 
Not considered to have any impact on trade. 
 
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