WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13
23 November 2007 
 (07-5167) 
Committee on Subsidies and 
Countervailing Measures Original:   English 
 
 
 
SUBSIDIES 
 
New and Full Notification Pursuant to Article XVI:1  
of the GATT 1994 and Article 25 of the Agreement  
on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  
  
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
 
Addendum
 
   The following addendum to the notification of the European Communities relates to subsidy 
programmes of Ireland .   
 
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  IRELAND  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
 
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1. AUGHINISH ALUMINA RELIEF........................................................................................ 3  
2. SEA FISHING – REPAYMENT OF HYDROCARBON OIL LPG EXCISE DUTY 
IN THE CASE OF SEA FISHING......................................................................................... 3  
3. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD ........................................................... 4  
3.1 SCHEME OF GRANT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC SECTOR ........................... 4  
3.2 CAPITAL GRANT SCHEME FOR ANIMAL CARCASE DISPOSAL (NDP  2000-2006)...................... 5  
3.3 GINA CATTLE BREEDING ........................................................................................................... 6  
3.4 SCHEME OF INVESTMENT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL 
HORTICULTURE SECTOR ............................................................................................................ 7  
3.5 SCHEME OF INVESTMENT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE POTATO SECTOR .................... 8  
3.6 KERRY CATTLE PRESERVATION SCHEME .................................................................................. 9  
3.7 NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN – AG DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT OF CATTLE 
BREEDING  S&E  (SOUTHERN AND EASTERN )........................................................................... 10  
3.8 DEPOPULATION GRANT ........................................................................................................... 11  
3.9 INCOME SUPPLEMENT SCHEME ................................................................................................ 12  
3.10 HARDSHIP GRANT SCHEME ...................................................................................................... 13  
3.11 ON FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME (*TB  BREAKDOWNS )............................................. 14  
3.12 STORAGE OF MEAT AND BONE MEAL (MBM) ........................................................................ 15  
3.13 SCHEME FOR THE COLLECTION OF RUMINANT FALLEN ANIMALS .......................................... 16  
3.14 IMPROVEMENT OF EQUINE BREEDING INFRASTRUCTURES (S&E) .......................................... 17  
3.15 EQUINE QUALITY SCHEME (S&E) ........................................................................................... 18  
3.16 HUMAN RESOURCES (INTERNATIONAL EQUINE INSTITUTE (IEI))........................................... 19  
3.17 ASSISTANCE FOR THE NON-THOROUGHBRED HORSE INDUSTRY ............................................ 19  
3.18 EQUINE QUALITY SCHEME (BMW) ......................................................................................... 20  
3.19 NATIONAL SCHEME OF INSTALLATION AID (OPARDF  1994-1999) ....................................... 21  
3.20 NATIONAL SCHEME FOR THE CONTROL OF FARM POLLUTION (OPARDF  1994-1999) .......... 22  
3.21 SCHEME OF INVESTMENT AID IN ALTERNATIVE ENTERPRISES (HOUSING /HANDLING 
FACILITIES ) (NDP  2000-2006)................................................................................................. 23  
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  1. AUGHINISH ALUMINA RELIEF 
 
1. Title of subsidy  
  Aughinish Alumina Relief  – relief for the production of alumina in the Shannon region .   
 
2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.    
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  To maintain competitiveness.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 It is allowed under Article18.1 of Council Di rective 2003/93/EC.  The relief which was 
introduced in 1983 is currently provided for by  section 100(e) of the Finance Act 1999.   
 5. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Excise duty relief.   
 6. How the subsidy is provided (destination)
 
  The subsidy is provided to Aughinish Alumina Limited in the form of relief from mineral oil 
tax on Heavy Fuel Oil  used to produce alumina.   
 7. Total amount of subsidy
 
  The total amount was € 4,970,000 in 2005 and EUR € 3,631,000 in 2006.    
8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  The relief in operation since 1983.    9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
 
 None available.     
2. SEA FISHING – REPAYMENT OF HYDR OCARBON OIL LPG EXCISE DUTY IN THE 
CASE OF SEA FISHING 
 
1. Title of subsidy
 
  Sea Fishing - Relief from mineral oil tax on fuel used  for sea fishing and other sea navigation .   
 
2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.   G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  To assist the sea-fishing industry.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 This excise relief is provided for under Article  14.1(C) of Council Directive 2003/93/EC.  It 
has been applied since 1981 and is currently pr ovided for by article 100(1)(h) of the Finance 
Act 1999.    
5. Form of the subsidy
 
  Excise duty relief.    6. How the subsidy is provided (destination)
 
 
 The subsidy is provided by way of repayment of mineral oil tax to the fishermen and other sea 
navigation operators.    7. Total amount of subsidy
 
 
 The total amount was € 2,531,501 in 2005 and € 2,259,344 in 2006.   
 8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  The subsidy is not time limited.   
 
9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
  None available.     3. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD 
 
3.1 S
CHEME OF GRANT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIC SECTOR  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
 Scheme of Grant Aid for the Development of the Organic Sector.   
 2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.    
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  The aim of the Scheme is to provide aid for investment to encourage the production and 
marketing of organic produce.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  The Scheme is approved as an alternativ e enterprise sub-measure under the National 
Development Plan 2000 – 2006.    G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
  Financial assistance is directed towards proj ects, which assist in the development of the 
organic sector.  Examples of this could be the develo pment of new outlets for organic products or the 
adoption and application of new technologies.   
 
6. How the subsidy is provided
 
  This Scheme provides financial assistance in  respect of approved investments/development 
projects such as:  1) Investment in agricultural holdings, towards equipment and facilities for 
production, preparation, grading, packing and storag e of organic products and 2) Developing facilities 
for preparation, grading, packing and storage of or ganic products in viable off-farm enterprises.   
 7. Total amount of subsidy
 
 
 The Subsidy is payable at 40 per cent of the eligible cost.  However the maximum subsidy 
payable for on-farm investment is € 50,790 and € 508,000 for off-farm investments over the duration 
of the Scheme.    
Projects costing less than € 2,540 will not  be eligible for grant assistance.   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Subsidies are made as one-off payments on certa in investments.  Applicants are entitled to 
apply for several payments of subsidies on different  investments subject to the maximum ceiling.   
 
9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
  Not considered to have any impact on trade.    3.2 C
APITAL GRANT SCHEME FOR ANIMAL CARCASE DISPOSAL (NDP  2000-2006) 
1. Title of subsidy  
 
 Capital Grant Scheme for Animal Carcase Disposal (NDP 2000-2006).    2. Period under review
 
 
 2005 - 2006.   
 3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  The specific objectives of the Scheme are to:    
• Help provide a safe means of disposal of animal carcases, 
• Protect lands, watercourses and water tables from possible contamination, 
• Minimise disease risk and assist animal traceability.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  This Scheme is a sub-Measure under the Re gional Operational Programme for the Border, 
Midlands and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region and is funded by the Irish 
Government under the National De velopment Plan 2000-2006.   G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  5. Form of the subsidy
 
  Direct payments to Category 2 Intermediate Plant owners.   
 6. How the subsidy is provided
 
 
 Payments of grants, up to a maximum of € 63,487 in the Border, Midlands and Western 
Region and € 50,790 in the Southern and Eastern Region, to pre-approved Category 2 Intermediate 
Plant owners.    
7. Total amount of subsidy
 
  2005:  € 0.164m.    2006:  € 0,055m.    
8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Once-off payment.    9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
 3.3 G
INA CATTLE BREEDING  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
 GinA Cattle Breeding.   
 2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.    
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  Since ICBF was established, there has been  an ongoing transfer of functions (genetic 
evaluations, A.I. approvals, Central Performance Tes ting Station - Tully) and their associated costs 
from the Department to ICBF.  The estimated costs a ssociated with the functions transferred are in the 
order of € 1,029,852 during 2005 and in the order of € 1,069,639 in 2006.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  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.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy
 
  Direct payment to ICBF.    
6. How the subsidy is provided
 
  National Exchequer.    G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  7. Total amount of subsidy  
  2005:  € 888,000.   
2006:  € 888,000.   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Ongoing.    9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.    3.4 S
CHEME OF INVESTMENT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE 
SECTOR  
1. Title of subsidy  
  Scheme of Investment Aid for the Developm ent of the Commercial horticulture Sector.   
 2. Period under review
 
 
 2005 - 2006.   
 3. Policy objective 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.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  The Scheme is a sub-Measure under the Re gional Operational Programmes for the BMW 
Region and the Southern and Eastern Region and is funded by the Irish Government under the 
National Development Plan 2000 - 2006.   
 5. Form of the subsidy
 
  Direct payment to applicant.   
 
6. How the subsidy is provided
 
  Direct payments to producers of horticultural produce, towards the cap ital cost of plant and 
equipment.    
7. Total amount of subsidy
 
  2005:  € 5.12m.   
2006:  € 3.42m.   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  The grant is a once-off payment.   G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
  The scheme aims to improve the quality of prod ucts and is not considered to have a direct 
impact on trade.    
3.5 S
CHEME OF INVESTMENT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE POTATO SECTOR  
1. Title of subsidy  
  Scheme of Investment Aid for the De velopment of the Potato Sector.   
 
2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.    3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
 The objectives of the Scheme is to speed up im provements in the marketing infrastructure of 
the Potato Sector.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 The Scheme is a sub-measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the border, 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Deve lopment Plan 2000 - 2006.   
 5. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Direct payment to applicant.    6. How the subsidy is provided
 
  Grant assistance to farmers and producers of potatoes, towards the capital cost of providing 
facilities for the storage and marketing of seed and wa re potatoes.  A grant of 35 per cent of approved 
expenditure is paid to applicants of approve d projects and full compliance with the terms and 
conditions of the Scheme.    7. Total amount of subsidy
 
 
 2005:  € 555,007.    2006:  € 834,715.    8. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 The grant is a once off payment.   
 9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
  Not considered to have a direct impact on trade.    G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  3.6 K ERRY CATTLE PRESERVATION SCHEME  
1. Title of subsidy  
  Kerry Cattle Preservation Scheme.    
2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.    3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
 The object of the scheme is to encourage the maintenance of a number of separate herds of 
Kerry Cattle in Ireland and the creation and maintena nce of a sufficient reserve of pure bred breeding 
stock.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  The Kerry breed is an exclusively Irish species of livestock 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 inta ke.  Consequently the conservation of this species 
of livestock as a pool of genetic mate rial was considered prudent, for future scientific research and 
development of breeds suitable for specific Irish conditions.   
 5. Form of the subsidy
 
  The level of premium is € 76.18 per calf.   
 
6. How the subsidy is provided
 
  A herd is eligible for par ticipation in the scheme if:   
 
- the owner is a member of the Kerry Cattle Society of Ireland, 
- the herd is located within the te rritory of the state and contains at least five breeding females 
registered in the Herd book of the Kerry Cattle Society of Ireland, 
- the animals, the subject of an application for the premium, have been born in the applicant’s 
herd (this condition was introduced 18 November 2005), 
- all Kerry cows in the herd are served by bulls of  the Kerry breed either by natural service or 
artificial insemination, 
- all progeny of Kerry cows in the herd are submitted for registration in the Kerry Cattle Herd 
Book.   
  Payment is made directly by the Department of Agriculture and Food to applicants who meet 
the above criteria.   
 
7. Total amount of subsidy
 
  € 15,459 in 2005.    € 17,978 in 2006.   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  1982 to date.    G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
  Not considered to have any impact on trade.    3.7 N
ATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN – AG DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT OF CATTLE 
BREEDING  S&E  (SOUTHERN AND EASTERN ) 
1. Title of subsidy  
  National Development Plan – Ag Devel opment Improvement of Cattle Breeding S&E 
(Southern and Eastern).   
 
2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.    
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  To finance development work by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) on cattle breed 
improvement programmes, to provide computer ha rdware and development of suitable software 
systems and the upgrading of recording/testing fac ilities and equipment by ICBF and other industry 
organisations for upgrading cattle registration, recording and data processing systems by those 
organisations for the purpose of providing relevant and accurate data through the most efficient and 
effective communications linkage to the main ICBF breed improvement programmes computer 
system.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National De velopment Plan 2000-2006.   
 5. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Direct payment to ICBF.    6. How the subsidy is provided
 
 
 National Exchequer.   
 7. Total amount of subsidy
 
  2005:  € 1,292,296.    2006:  € 1,298,395.   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Ongoing.    
9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
  Not considered to have any impact on trade.     G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  3.8 D EPOPULATION GRANT  
1. Title of subsidy  
  Depopulation Grant.    
2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.    3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
 A farmer whose herd is depopulated (totally or pa rtially) in the interest of the control of TB or 
Brucellosis may qualify for Depopulation Grants.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Depopulation Grants are paid for each animal  removed in the depopulation measure and for 
those removed as reactors since the holding was restricted.    5. Form 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 
 
 6. How the subsidy is provided
 
  The subsidy is paid as a headage payment in r espect of reactor animals removed under the TB 
and Brucellosis Eradication Schemes.   
 7. Total amount of subsidy
 
  2005:  € 1,589,438.   
 2006:  € 705,690.   
 8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  The subsidy is payable from 1 January to 31 December but applies only during periods of 
restriction.   G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  9. Assessment of the trade effect of 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 2005 and 2006 fa rmers respectively contributed € 11.4 m and 
€ 10.44m to the cost of the compensation paid un der the TB and Brucellosis eradication schemes 
through the Disease Levies which are collected on cat tle slaughterings/live exports and milk deliveries 
to creameries.   
 3.9 I
NCOME SUPPLEMENT SCHEME  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
 Income Supplement Scheme.   
 2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.    
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  Income Supplement is payable in cases where a TB or Brucellosis breakdown results in the 
removal of more than  10 per cent  of animals in a herd and where depopulation is not deemed 
appropriate.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  The Income Supplement is in operation since 1 July 1994.  Payment is in respect of each 
animal removed as a reactor from a herd, subject to a maximum of 100 animals qualifying for 
payment .   
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
  The rates currently in force are as follows:    
Income Supplement Monthly rates 
 
 Stable 
 TB Brucellosis  
Animal Rate  
(€) Rate  
(€) 
(i)  Other Cows  38.09 38.09 
ii)  Dairy Cows & 
Other Animals  25.39 25.39 
 
 
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  6. How the subsidy is provided  
  Income Supplement is paid directly to eligible  farmers following determination of eligibility.   
 7. Total amount of subsidy
 
 
 2005:  € 2,166,513.    2006:  € 2,300,511.    8. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 The Income Supplement Scheme runs from 1 January to 31 December and allies only during the period of restriction.    9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
 
 The scheme is designed to compensate farmers for losses arising from the removal of reactors 
and does not have any impact on trade.    3.10 H
ARDSHIP GRANT SCHEME  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
 Hardship Grant Scheme.    2. Period under review
 
 
 2005 - 2006.   
 3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  The grant is aimed at assisting eligible owne rs/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 restric tion between 1 November and 30 April.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  This Scheme is designed to alleviate the costs difficulty of some owner/keepers whose 
holdings are restricted on foot of a herd re-test fo r 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.    5. Form 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 .   
 6. How the subsidy is provided
 
 
 The onus is on eligible owners/keepers to comple te and return the relevant Application Form, 
as entitlement for eligibility can only be  determined from the date of receipt of the application.  Only 
one application for this grant can be made durin g the relevant period November to April.   
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  7. Total amount of subsidy
 
  2005:  € 712,154.    2006:  € 716,896.    
8. 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.   
 
9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy  
  The subsidy is designed to compensate farmer s for the additional costs of feeding cattle and 
does not have any impact on trade.    
3.11 O
N FARM MARKET VALUATION SCHEME (*TB  BREAKDOWNS ) 
1. Title of subsidy  
  On Farm Market Valuation Scheme (*TB breakdowns).   
 2. Period under review
 
 
 2005 - 2006.    3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
 The On Farm Market Valuation Scheme is the principal compensation measure available to 
farmers whose herds are affected by TB and Brucello sis.  Payment is made to herdowners in respect 
of animals removed as reactors.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 The Scheme is in place since 2 April 2002 when  it replaced the Reactor Grant element of the 
compensation regime.  The Scheme was previously notified to the Commission in the context of EU 
co-funded schemes, but co-funding was not provided in 2005 in respect of the TB eradication scheme.  
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.   
 5. Form of the subsidy
 
  The valuation of animals removed under the On  Farm Market Valuation Scheme is carried 
out by one of a number of suitably qualified i ndependent Valuers which have been selected and 
approved.  To ensure a uniform application, and on going compliance with all relevant criteria of the 
scheme, guideline prices collected by the Departme nt are supplied to Valuers each week with 
monitoring of a selection of valuations also carried out.  Reactor animals are removed for slaughter to 
a designated factory where salvage value, as determ ined by the factory based on a competitive tender, 
is paid directly to the herdowner.  The scheme allows for a maximum ceiling payment of € 2,540, 
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 ce iling of € 3,175, inclusive of factory salvage 
price, applies.     G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  6. How the subsidy is provided  
  Payments due in respect of eligible animal s removed, being the differential between the 
market value determined by the valuer, (subject to ceilings) and the salvage value paid by the factory, 
are paid directly to farmers.   
 
7. Total amount of subsidy
 
  2005:  € 14,766,541.    2006:  € 13,257,714.   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Payments under the scheme are made on an ongoing basis for all eligible animals removed 
during the period of restriction of the herd.   
 
9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
  The scheme is designed to compensate farmers for losses arising from the removal of reactors 
and does not have any impact on trade.    
* Note
: 
  Payment of subsidies under the On Farm Market  Valuation Scheme apply to animals removed 
under both the TB and Brucellosis Eradication Schem es.  Amounts indicated as paid relate to only 
those animals removed under the TB Eradication Scheme.  Similar compensation paid in respect of 
animals removed under the Brucellosis Eradication Sc heme is partly financed from EU funds.   
 3.12 S
TORAGE OF MEAT AND BONE MEAL (MBM) 
1. Title of subsidy  
  Storage of Meat and Bone Meal (MBM).   
 
2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.    
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  To provide assistance to the rendering industry for the storage of MBM.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Following the ban on the use of MBM in an imal feed, in January 2001, the Department 
introduced a subsidy on the rendering of offal into MB M and its subsequent storage.  Failure to do so 
would have brought the rendering of animal by-pro ducts to a halt and effectively closed down the 
slaughter sector in Ireland.  The charges in this year relate to the storage of the meal produced. 
Authority for the scheme stems from a Government decision on the issue.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
  Direct payment to rendering companies.    G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  6. How the subsidy is provided
 
  Payment of € 33 per tonne of stored MBM per week.    7. Total amount of subsidy
 
 
 2005:  € 11.7 million.    2006:  € 5.2 million.    8. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 January to December.    9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.   
 3.13 S
CHEME FOR THE COLLECTION OF RUMINANT FALLEN ANIMALS  
1. Title of subsidy  
  Scheme for the Collection of Ruminant Fallen Animals.   
 
2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.    
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  The scheme aims to underpin and further improve  the existing infrastructure for fallen animal 
collectors, to maximise the number of fallen anim als being collected, to integrate fully with BSE 
requirements, to minimise the use of licensed  burial and to provide additional important 
environmental benefits.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  European Communities (Knack ery) Regulations, 1996.   
 S.I. No. 396 of 1996.   
 Regulation (EC) No. 1774/2002.   
 S.I. No. 273/2002.    S.I. No. 248/2003.    5. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Payment to animal collectors and to rendering companies.   
 6. How the subsidy is provided
 
  Licensed animal collectors are paid by farmers and by the State for the collection of fallen 
bovine animals.  The State also subsides 100 per ce nt of the cost of rendering and destruction of 
bovine fallen animals and approximately 63 per cent (2005) and 68 per cent (2006) of the cost of rendering and destruction of other non-bovine fallen animals.    G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  7. Total amount of subsidy  
  2005:  € 22,080,820.    2006:  € 22,301,020.    
8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  There are no time limits attached to the subsidy.    9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
 
 Not considered to have any impact on trade.    3.14 I
MPROVEMENT OF EQUINE BREEDING INFRASTRUCTURES (S&E) 
1. Title of subsidy  
 
 Improvement of Equine Breeding Infrastructures (S&E).    2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.   
 
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  To maximise the potential of horse breed ing and production as a viable farm or 
supplementary farm enterprise.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Deve lopment Plan 2000 - 2006.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy
 
  Grant aid was provided to an equine research institute, which carried out research into equine 
diseases.  Grant aid was also provided for technical assistance to Stud Book Operators and for the 
collection distribution and exchange of equine in formation within Ireland and internationally.   
 6. How the subsidy is provided
 
  National Exchequer.    
7. Total amount of subsidy
 
  2005:  € 0.652m.    2006:  € 1,076m.    
8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  2001 - 2006 Annual Payments.   G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
  Nil effect.    3.15 E
QUINE QUALITY SCHEME (S&E) 
1. Title of subsidy  
  Equine Quality Scheme (S&E).    2. Period under review
 
 
 2005 - 2006.    3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
 To maximise the potential of horse breed ing and production as a viable farm or 
supplementary farm enterprise.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish 
Government under the National Deve lopment Plan 2000 - 2006.   
 5. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Subsidies take the form of direct payments to farmers in some instances and also grant 
payments to the Irish Horse Board as a contribution to the costs associated with organising equine 
competitions and to the costs of prizes awarded to horse owners.   
 6. How the subsidy is provided
  
 
 National Exchequer.   
 7. Total amount of subsidy
 
  2005:  € 0.094m.   
 2006:  € 0.132m. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  2001 – 2006 Annual Payments.    
9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
  No distortion to trade occurs as a result of this subsidy.  The aim of the scheme is to 
encourage breeders to breed equines more selectively by awarding prizes and pedigree status to stallions and mares that perform better in competitions.    G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  3.16 H UMAN RESOURCES (INTERNATIONAL EQUINE INSTITUTE (IEI)) 
1. Title of subsidy  
  Human Resources (International Equine Institute (IEI)).    
2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.    3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
 To accelerate the development of the equine indu stry in all its facets by providing education 
and training opportunities to satisfy the needs of ne w entrants and those al ready involved in the 
equine and related industries.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Deve lopment Plan 2000 - 2006.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy
 
  Direct Payment to IEI.    6. How the subsidy is provided
 
 
 National Exchequer.    7. Total amount of subsidy
 
  2005:  € 0.252m.   
 2006:  € 0.289m.   
 8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  2001 – 2006 Annual Payments.   
 
9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
  Nil Effect.    3.17 A
SSISTANCE FOR THE NON-THOROUGHBRED HORSE INDUSTRY  
1. Title of subsidy  
  Assistance for the Non-Thoroughbred Horse Industry.    2. Period under review
 
 
 2005 - 2006.   G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  To promote and develop the Sport Horse Industry.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 After the wind up of Bord na gCapall (a state sponsored body responsible for the Sport Horse Industry and the Sport Horse Studbook) the Irish Hor se Board (a co-operative body) was established 
to carry out this role.  Since its inception the Depa rtment of Agriculture and Food has paid an annual 
grant to the Irish Horse Board (IHB) to assist it in meeting its functions.   
 
5. Form of the subsidy
 
  Direct payment to the IHB.    
6. How the subsidy is provided
 
  National Exchequer.    7. Total amount of subsidy
 
 
 2005:  € 0.825m.   
 2006:  € 1.016m.    8. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 Ongoing.   
 9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
  Nil Effect.    
3.18 E
QUINE QUALITY SCHEME (BMW) 
1. Title of subsidy  
  Equine Quality Scheme (BMW).    
2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.    3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
 To maximise the potential of horse breed ing and production as a viable farm or 
supplementary farm enterprise.    4 Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 This scheme is a sub-Measure under the Regi onal Operational Programmes for the Border 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region, and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Deve lopment Plan 2000 - 2006.    G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
  Subsidies take the form of direct payments to farmers in some instances and also grant 
payments to the Irish Horse Board as a contribution to the costs associated with organising equine 
competitions and to the costs of prizes awarded to horse owners.   
 
6. How the subsidy is provided
  
  National Exchequer.    
7. Total amount of subsidy
 
  2005:  € 0.121m.    2006:  € 0.165m.    
8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  2001 – 2006 Annual Payments.    9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
 
 No distortion to trade occurs as a result of this subsidy.  The aim of the scheme is to 
encourage breeders to breed equines more selectively by awarding prizes and pedigree status to stallions and mares that perform better in competitions.    3.19 N
ATIONAL SCHEME OF INSTALLATION AID (OPARDF  1994-1999) 
1. Title of subsidy  
  National Scheme of Installa tion Aid (OPARDF 1994-1999).   
 2. Period under review
 
 
 2005 - 2006.   
 3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  Support provided to encourage the installation of well-trained young farmers.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  The scheme is administered by the Department of Agriculture and Food, and is funded by the 
National Exchequer.    
5. Form of the subsidy
 
  Direct payment to the farmer.    6. How the subsidy is provided
 
 
 A flat premium of € 7,110.53 is paid on appr oval of a valid application for payment.   G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  7. Total amount of subsidy
 
  2005:  € 0.078m.    2006:  € 0.028m.    
8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Once-off payment.    9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
 
 No details available.    3.20 N
ATIONAL SCHEME FOR THE CONTROL OF FARM POLLUTION (OPARDF  1994-1999) 
1. Title of subsidy  
 
 National Scheme for the Control of Farm Pollution (OPARDF 1994-1999).   
 2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.   
 
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  To assist smaller farmers to control farm pollu tion through the provision of grant aid for farm 
waste storage, winter housing for cattle and sheep, and ancillary farmyard facilities.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  The Scheme is administered by the Department  of Agriculture and Food, and is funded by the 
National Exchequer.    
5. Form of the subsidy
 
  Direct payment to the farmer.    6. How the subsidy is provided
 
 
 Grant aid of up to 40 per cent of approved costs, subject to a maximum of € 12,700, paid on approval of a valid application for payment.    7. Total amount of subsidy
 
 
 2005:  € 0.146m.   
 2006:  € 0.054m.    8. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 Once-off payment.   
 9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
  No details available.    G/SCM/N/155/EEC/Add.13 
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  3.21 S CHEME OF INVESTMENT AID IN ALTERNATIVE ENTERPRISES (HOUSING /HANDLING 
FACILITIES ) (NDP  2000-2006) 
1. Title of subsidy  
  Scheme of Investment Aid in Alterna tive Enterprises (Housing/Handling Facilities) 
(NDP 2000-2006).   
 2. Period under review
 
  2005 - 2006.   
 
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  The objective of the Scheme is to promote and maintain agricultural en terprises not in surplus 
by providing grant aid to farmers for investment  in housing/handling facilities for horses, deer, 
rabbits, goat and other acceptable non-quota species.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  This Scheme is a sub-Measure under the Re gional Operational Programme for the Border, 
Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region and is funded by the Irish 
Government under the National Deve lopment Plan 2000 - 2006.   
 5. Form of the subsidy
 
  Direct payments to farmers.   
 
6. 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.    
7. Total amount of subsidy
 
  2005:  € 0.600m.    2006:  € 0.619m.    
8. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Once-off payment.    9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
 
 
 No details available.   
 
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