CELEX: 51981PC0106
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Date: 1981-03-11
Title: Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) establishing a common measure for the development of beef cattle production Ireland#Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) introducing temporary financial aid from the Community to Ireland for premovement tuberculin testing and brucellosis blood sampling of cattle#Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) on the granting of an additional premium for maintaining suckler cows in Ireland (submitted to the Council by the Commission)

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 ---pagebreak--- COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                                   COM(81)106 final
                                                   Brussels . 11 March 1981
                             Proposal for a
                        COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC )
establishing a common measure for the development of beef cattle production
                                  Ireland
                             Proposal for a
                        COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC )
introducing temporary financial aid from the Community to Ireland for pre­
movement tuberculin testing and brucellosis blood sampling of cattle
                              -
                             Proposal for a    V/
                        COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC )
on the granting of an additional premium for maintaining suckler cows in
                                Ireland
             ( submitted to the Council by the Commission )
C0M(81 ) 106 final
 ---pagebreak---                             EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
                                                   f   '
  Of all member states Ireland, suffered, the sharpest fall in real farm
   incomes in 1980 . The estimated fall is 20 percentage points ( 1967 -«'
  1969 = IOO ) compared with about 9 points in the Community as a whole .
  This result is particularly disappointing in the light of the improvement
  in real terms in these incomes from a low level at the time of Ireland 's
  accession to the Community .    Real incomes in agriculture in Ireland had
  been rising more quickly than in the rest of the economy until 1978 .
  Between 1 968 and 1978 they doubled in real terms . Since 1978 , however ,
  the sharp fall has resulted in a situation in which Irish farm incomes in
/ real terms have now risen less since 1968 than incomes in the rest of the
  economy . Furthermore , the income level in general in Ireland is lower
  than in most other member states .
  The present - situation is particularly serious for the Irish economy since
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  agriculture represents a much more important part of the Irish economy
  than . in the Community generally . It contributes about 17$ of the gross
  national product and provides direct employment for about 20$ of the
  labour force , apart from the effects on employment in the closely related
  industries.' In a recent year " agricultural exports also generated- about
 43$ of total Irish export earnings .             ■■■ • "
 Because of the problems of agricultural structure and since Ireland is an
  exporter of its principal agricultural products , beef and milk products ,
 average producer prices in Ireland tend to be below the Community average *
 The Community has already recognized the structural problem and has taken
 various actions of particular value to Ireland , in particular'
 – a programme to improve drainage in Western Ireland ( Directive 78/628
    EEC ) with a financial amount of about 26 million UCE over a five-year
    period
 –a common measure concerning the stimulation of agricultural development
     in the less-favoured areas of the West of Ireland covering six specific *
    actions (Regulation (EEC) I820/80) with a financial amount of about
    224 million UCE over a period of ten years
 – the exemptions from the basic co-responsibility levy for milk have a
    particularly marked impact in Ireland
 – the introduction last year of the premium for suckling cows .
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 ---pagebreak---   Nonetheless , in the current' difficult situation resulting from the
  particularly sharp - fall in Irish farm incomes in real terms in 1980 , the
  Commission considers that Some further measures intended to help Irish
  agriculture through this period should be proposed . The Irish Government
  has already taken some actions itself but the budget possibilities are
  limited . In the medium term the common agricultural policy cannot be
  expected to correct economic difficulties resulting from differences in
  the general economic policies of individual member states . The Commission
  considers , however , that in the particular case of Ireland it is possible
  to propose certain measures of limited duration which will be helpful to
  farm incomes and will generally also benefit the underlying structure of
  Irish agriculture .
  The measures proposed are
 (i) a livestock development programme which would be based on a series of
      actions for which Community aid would be made available for a period
      of 2 years .  The elements of the programme are
      a) fodder production and pasture development . In the natural conditions
          prevailing in Ireland , with a high risk of rain damage , it is good
          agricultural practice to encourage , the greater use of silage . The
          Commission proposes an incentive programme to encourage farmers to
          make more silage .           ■ ;
          One effect of the fall in farmers' revenues in Ireland has been a
          decline in purchases of lime , with the consequential adverse effect
          on farming efficiency . The Commission proposes a scheme of aid for
          the application of lime for the improvement of pastures .
      b) livestock improvement and breeding. The Commission proposes to
          include within the livestock development programmes measures to
          accelerate and intensify the present livestock performance testing,
          farm recording and progeny testing arrangements , including the
          promotion of greater use of artificial inseminiation for the
        - improvement of the beef herd .
( ii ) disease eradication . As a further measure of assistance to the
       eradication of^ tuberculosis and brucellosis , the Commission proposes
       to provide aid towards the costs incurred on pre-movement tests which
       are a particularly heavy financial burden in Ireland.
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                                     - 3 -
                                           (
 ( iii ) aid for suckling cows . The Community-financed aid for suckling cows
         is now 20 ECU per head and the Commission has proposed in C0M(8l ) 50 final
         to increase it to 21.6 ECU . In addition, Regulation ( EEC ) 1,357 /80
         permits the payment by national funds of an extra aid at the same      '
         level under certain conditions . Only France . is paying this extra
         aid generally . In Ireland it is paid only on additional cows . The
         Commission now proposes that for a period of two years the extra aid
         should be paid on all eligible cows in Ireland from Community funds .
More detailed explanatory regulations and proposals are set out in the .
following pages .
 ---pagebreak---                    Programme for the Development of Livestock Production
                               T '     in I reland
  Explanatory Memorandum
  Irish agriculture is dependent primarily on the livestock sector . At present
  livestock products make up over 80 % of total agricultural output . Develop­
  ments in this sector , including a substantial rise in slaughterings of breed­
  ing stock , have been a major factor in the current farm income situation ,
1 which is estimated to have declined by over 40 % in real terms over the past
  two years .
  The volume of output is declining and this , together with the effort
  improving livestock quality, is having a severe impact on farm incomes .
  The livestock development programme proposed herewith , relates to two general
  production aspects which taken together can have a positive impact in redress
  ing the current adverse income situation in Irish agriculture . These measures
  include                       . ■
        a ) livestock improvement ,
           and
        b ) the improvement of the quality of winter forage and summer pastures .
                       /
  ( a ) Livestock Improvement : With a view to accelerating improvement in the
          national herd in terms of economi c performance , additional financial
          resources are necessary for a livestock improvement programme .   This
          programme would emphasise improvement of cattle breeding through the
          intensification of performance testing and progeny testing of beef
          bulls with a view to the identification and selection of bulls of
         acceptable genetic merit for use in up-grading the quality of beef
         cattle production .
         In addition , a scheme aimed at- reducing the cost of artificial inse­
         mination to farmers is proposed in order to promote an increase in
         the use of the service .   Currently no more than 50 % of the cow popu-
       ■ lation is artificially inseminated .    The recent downward trend in
         inseminations causes particular concern particularly insofar as it
         has an adverse impact on the development of the livestock sector ,
         especially the quality of production .
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( b) Fodder Production and Pasture Development : The development of the
      livestock sector has also been hampered in recent years by inadequate
    . supplies of quality fodder . Most winter fodder is still conserved
      as hay , despite the fact that the prevailing climate conditions are
      much more conducive to the production of silage .     Much of the hay is
      of very poor quality .    An incentive scheme is- proposed therefore , to
      encourage farmers , who have not previously done so , to make silage
      and thereby improve the quantity and quality of winter keep .
      The downturn on farm incomes has inevitably led to a considerable
      reduction in the use of lime and fertiliser for pasture development .
      The indications are that this decline will continue in the immediate
      future .   Giv-en this situation , allied to the fact that the nutrient
      status of a substantial part of Irish pastures is still relatively
      low ,- the ultimate result shall be to reduce the yifld and quality
      of both summer pastures and winter fodder .     Financial incentives are ,
      therefore , needed a matter of urgency to redress this situation through
      promoting the greater use of lime on-pasture lands and meadows .
      Both aspects of this programme , emphasising both breeding and feeding ,
      of better quality livestock , demand - a significant and concentrated
      effort on the part of advisory services to ensure that farmers are
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      fully informed of the need for such a programme and that they will
      readily avail themselves of it given that its successful implementa­
      tion will ultimately redound to their financial advantage .
 ---pagebreak--- Proposal for a Council Regulation (EEC) establishing a
common measure for the development of beef cattle
production in Ireland
 ---pagebreak---                                                                      1 .-
THE COUNCIL OF THIS EUROPEAN dOKMITXliS ,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,
and. particularly Articles 42 and 43 thereof ,
Having regard to the proposal of the Commission ,
                                                            1
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament       >
                                                     *                  2
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee ,
Whereas Article 39 ( 2 ) ( a) of the Treaty provides that , in working out
the common agricultural policy , account should "be taken of the social
structure of agriculture and of the structural and natural disparities
between the various agricultural regions ,
Whereas in order to achieve the objectives set out in Article 39 ( l ) ( a) and
(b ) of the Treaty , special measures appropriate to production conditions
in certain less favoured areas should be adopted at Community level ; whereas
similar measures may be necessary on a temporary basis in other areas facing
special handicaps ;
Whereas Irish agriculture is dependent    mainly on    " livestock production ;
whereas the raising of cattle and beef    production forms a significant
aspect of the livestock economy of the    country; whereas recent developments
in this sector , including a substantial  increase in the slaughtering of
animals normally kept for breeding purposes , have been       major factors
contributing to the current decline in farm incomes ;
1
2
 ---pagebreak--- Whereas a comprehensive beef cattle development programme , emphasising
"both, the breeding and feeding- of quality animals , can have a positive
 impact in redressing the    current adverse income situation in Irish
 agriculture ;                                         ,
 Whereas the improvement in cattle breeding can best be undertaken through
 the intensification of both performance testing and progeny testing of
beef bulls with a view to the selection of stock bulls of acceptable
 genetic merit ;
 Whereas the recent downturn in the use of artificial insemination of cows ,
because of its high costs , has had an adverse impact on the development of
 the beef cattle sector ; whereas a special financial aid is necessary in
 order to reduce insemination costs to farmers ;
 Whereas , the development of . cattle production has also been hindered in
 recent years because of the poor quality of many pastures and meadows
 due to lack of application of lime and fertilisers ;
 Whereas , in addition , a lack of adequate supplies of good winter fodder
 is a further contributory factor to this situation ; whereas , a special
 incentive scheme is needed in order to encourage more farmers to make
 silage and thereby improve both the quantity and quality of winter keep ;
 Whereas because of economic and budgetary constraints Ireland does not
 have sufficient means to finance such a programme and          in the circums­
 tances , Community financial aid will be required ;
 Whereas the foregoing constitutes a common measure within the meaning of
 Article 6 of Council Regulation ( EEC ) No 729/ 70 of 21 April 1970 on the
                                               1
 financing of the common agricultural policy , as last amended by Regulation
 ( EEC ) No 929/ 79^
 HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION :
    1 O.J. No L 94, 28.4.70, p. 13
    2 O.J. No L 117 » 12.5.79 , P . 4
 ---pagebreak---                                                                        3 .-
    Article 1
    A common measure within the meaning of Article 6 ( 1 ) of Regulation ( EEC )
    No 729/ 70 > to be implemented by Ireland, is hereby established .
    Article 2
    The Commission may grant aid for "the common measure "by financing through
    the Guidance Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee .
    Fund , hereinafter called " the Fund", measures as outlined in Article 3 and
    concerning the improvement of the quality of beef oattle production.       /
    Article 3             - -
1 . The measures referred to in Article 2 shall concern     aids for
    a) the intensification of performance testing of beef bulls in order to
        make an initial selection of bulls whioh exhibit , characteristics
        appropriate to the efficient production of beef,
    b) the intensification of progeny testing of beef bulls in order to make \
        a definite " selection of bulls of acceptable genetic merit for use in
        up-grading the quality of beef cattle production ,
    c ) encouraging greater use of artificial inseminaltion ,
    d) the improvement of pastures and -meadows through increased use of lime ,
    e) the improvement of the quality and quantity of winter feed supplies
        through encouraging greater conservation and use of silage .
2 . Detailed rules for the application of this Article shall be adopted in
     accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18 ( 2 ) and ( 3 ) of
     Council Directive 72/ 159/ EEC3 .
 ---pagebreak---                                                                               4 .-
    Article 4
1 . The duration of the common measure shall "be limited to 2 year# from the date
     of the approval by the Commission of the measures outlined in Article 3 .
2 . The expenditure incurred "by Ireland on' these         measures
     shall "be eligible for assistance from the Fund up to a maximum of :
    -  3 million ECU (A) for the measures referred to under Article 3 (a) and (b ) '
    -  22.5 million ECU (A) for the measure referred to under Article 3 ( c )
    -  7.0 million ECU (A') for the measure referred to under Article 3 ( d)
    -  16.0 million ECU (A) for the measure referred to under Article 3 ( e).
3. The Fund shall reimburse Ireland/1>0        of the eligible expenditure. However
     the maximum eligible expenditure may not exceed
    - 7.5 .ECU (A) per cow in respect of the measure referred to under Article 3 ( c ),
    - 4.0 ECU (A) per tonne of lime in respect of the measure referred to under
          Article 3 (d).
    – 4.5 ECU (A)per tonne of silage in respeot of the measure referred to under
          Article 3(e ).
      Article 5
 1 . The estimated total cost of the common measure to the Fund shall be
     23.8 million ECU         . for the period laid down in Article 6 ( 1 ).
 2 . The Commission shall , by agreement with the Irish Government , establish the
      procedure for its being informed periodically of the progress of the measures .
      At the same time the Irish Government shall designate , where appropriate , the
      body responsible for their technical execution.
                                    f ' •
      Article 6
 1 . Applications for reimbursement shall relate to expenditure incurred by Ireland
      in the course of a single calendar year and shall be submitted to the Commission
      before 1 July the following year.
 2 . The decision whether to grant aid from the Fund shall be taken in accordance
      with Article 7(l ) of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70.
 3 . The detailed rules for implementing this Article shall be adopted in accordance
      with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70*
 ---pagebreak--- Article 7
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of
its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities *
This Regulation shall "be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in
all Member States# .
                                         Done at Brussels             '
                                         Por the Council-
 ---pagebreak---                    FINANCIAL              STATEMENT
                                                                                                                            I
                                                                                Date :       4.2.1981
  ï . EUDGET HEADING :         8243 ( to be created )                           APPROBATIONS ¡    -
  2 . TITLE :          Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a common measure for
                       the development of beef, cattle production in Ireland .
  3 . LEGAL BASIS :           Art . 6 Regulation 729 / 70
       AIMS OF PROJECT :      To encourage beef cattle production in Ireland .
  5 . FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS                  PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR    FOLLOWING   FINANCIAL YEAR
                                                                         t   81   >               L_82        )
   5.0 EXPENDITURE
        - CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET
                                                                                                      5     Mio ECU
           ( REFUNDS / INTERVENTIONS )
        - NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION ,                                    10 Mio ECU                   23,8 Mio ECU
        - OTHER
   5.1 RECEIPTS
        - OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC
           ( LEVIES / CUSTOMS DUTIES )
        - NATIONAL
                                                   1983            1984              1985
   5.0.1   ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE               11,9 Mio ECU 6,9 Mio ECU              p. m .
   5.1.1   ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
   5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION               See  annex .
   6.1
                                                                                                                  mu
   6.2 X^)4XàOXXi)èXMX^Xó(iiSà0íMXiM^X(KrXXXX
jbr6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROBATIONS BE NECESSARY ?
                                                                                                                  YES / N<Y
   OBSERVATIONS      :
*
 ---pagebreak---                                               ANNEX
1.   Excnanqe rates
     1 ECU          = £ irl . 0,668201      ( Pivot  rate )
     1 ECUCA ) = £ irl . 0,659274 , ( 1.1.1981 )
                                    f          "
2.   Performance testing and progeny 'testi ng
     To. accelerate and intensify the present Livestock performance testing
     farm recording and progeny testing programmes would cost approximately
     1,5 Mio ECU(A ) per year .
                                        Cost to Member State      -   Reimbursement
               Year
                                  ECU(A )                   ECU
                                                                       by EA6GF
            <  1 st ■            1.500.000            - 1.480.000
               2nd               1.500.000              1.480.000         740.000
               3rd                                                       740.000
              Total              3.000.000              2.960.000      1.480.000
3.   Aid to greater use of artificial insemination
     This scheme is based on a subsidy of 7,5 ECU(A ) per cow inseminated and
     it is estimated that there would be 1,5 million cows per year .
                                        Cost to Member State          Reimbursement
               Year
                                  ECU(A )                   ECU
                                                                        by EAGGF       \
          -    1st             11.250.000              11.100.000
               2nd             11.250.000              11.100.000   '  5.550.000
        -      3rd                                                     5.550.000
              Total            22.500.000              22.200.000     11.100.000
4.   Aid for the promotion of silage              making
     It is estimated that with a premium of 4,5 ECU(A ) per tonne , that an add
   " tional 30.000 farmers would be encouraged to make silage for the first t
     over the 2 year period . The aid applies only to the first year of silage
     making . It is estimated that' on average- each farmer would receive aid
     on 50 tonnes . 1
                                        Cost to Member State          Reimbursement
               Year
                                  ECU(A )                   ECU         by EAGGF
               1st              3.375.000               3.330.000
               2nd              3.375.000               3.330.000      1.665.000
               3rd                    -                     -
                                                                       1.665.000
              Total             6.750.000               6.660.000      3.330.000
                                                                                  ■•/•• •
 ---pagebreak--- Lime subsidy
It is estimated that Irish grassland requires 2.000.000 tonnes of Lime
annually to maximise fodder production . The level of subsidy would be
4 ECU(A ) per tonne .
                            Cost to Member State         Reimbursement
      Year
                        ECU(A )                ECU         by EAGGF
      1 st             8.000.000            7.900.000          mm
      2nd              8.000.000            7.900.000      3.950.000
      3rd                 -                    -
                                                           3.950.000
     Tota I           16.000.000           15.800.000      7.900.000
Global cost of measures
                                                                  Mio ECU
           Year               Cost to Member State    Reimbursement by
                                                           EAGGF
           1 st                        23,8
           2nd                         23,8                 11,9
           3rd                           -
                                                            11,9
         Total                         47,6                 23,8
Budgetary timescale
Hypotheses : measure operational by July 1981 .
Reimbursement by EAGGF by budget year
           1982                        5    Mio ECU
           1983                       11,9 Mio ECU
           1984                      i 6,9 Mio ECU
         Total                        23,8 Mio ECU .
 ---pagebreak---                         EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
Owing to the present state of health of the cattle herd in Ireland ,
it is the law in that country that before transit all cattle aged over
6 weeks must undergo tuberculin testing , and all females aged over
12 months and non-castrated males aged over 9 months must have their blood
sampled with a view to brucellosis testing , these tests and sampling are     ■
normally at the farmers' expense .                           -
Livestock movements are fairly common in Ireland and this expense has a
significant effect on the earnings of Irish stockf armers . The purpose of
this proposal is to relieve farmers for 2 years of the cost of these tests ,
which will be met - in full from the public purse , and reimbursed as to 50 %
from the EAGGF Guidance Section , on condition that the tests are carried
out by official veterinarians employed by the Irish Department of Agricul­
ture ; there should result from this condition an improvement in the
efficiency of the control measures .
 ---pagebreak---                                  PROPOSAL FOR A
                         COUNCIL DECISION
    introducing temporary financial aid from the Community to Ireland for
pre-movement tuberculin testing and brucellosis blood sampling of cattle
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,
and in particular Article 43 thereof .
Having regard to the proposal' from the Commission ,
                                                       Ν
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament ,
                           I   (
Whereas, in order to prevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis in Ireland ,
bo.vine animals over 6 weeks of age , excluding those intended for immediate
slaughter , must undergo a tuberculin test bef6re being transferred from
their herd of origin ,
Whereas in order to prevent the spread of bovine brucellosis in Ireland ,
female bovines over 12 months of age and non-castrated male bovines over
9 months of age , excluding those intended for immediate slaughter , must
undergo blood sampling with a view to testing for brucellosis ,
Whereas the cost of these tests and blood sampling is normally borne by
the owner of the animal ; whereas in view of the structure of stockf arming
in Ireland , which necessitates frequent and numerous transfers of animals ,
and in view of the present level of earnings of stockfarmers in Ireland
it is desirable to relieve Irish stockfarmers temporarily of the cost of
these compulsory tests and blood sampling ; whereas , where the performance
of these tests is financed completely from public funds , part of the cost
should be borne by the Community ,
Whereas in order to improve the effectiveness of the measure , aid should be
 limited to the partial reimbursement of the cost 5f these tests and blood
sampling performed by official veterinarians employed by the Irish Depart­
ment of Agriculture ;
Whereas the foregoing constitutes a common measure within the meaning of Articl
6 of Council Regulation ( EEC ) No 729/ 70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of th
                             2      .         .  . .     _ . .      ..     -„3
common agricultural policy , as last amended by Regulation ( EEC ) No 929/ 79 ,
1
2
3                                     ,         v    •
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HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION :
                                    Article 1
1 . A special measure shall be introduced to finance tuberculin tests .
       performed before transit , in accordance with the rules in force in
       Ireland , on bovine animals, aged more than, 6 weeks , and also the sampling
       of blood with a view ,to the serological testing of blood for brucellosis
       where, this is carried out at the same time as the tuberculin testing , on
       female bovine animals over the age of 12 months and non-castrated male
    • bovine animals over the age of 9 months , provided; that such tests are
       carried out by official veterinarians employed by the Irish Department .
       of Agriculture and the costs are totally borne by public funds .
2 . The mea'sure provided for in paragraph 1 shall constitute a common
       measure within the meaning of Article 6(1 ) of Regulation ( EEC ) N° 729 / 70
                                    Article 2
 1 . The duration of the measure shall be 2 years from the entry into force
     - of this Regulation .
2 . The estimated cost to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee
       Fund ,   hereinafter called " the Fund ", amounts to 6 million ECU .
_      This figure has only an indicative value . .      .
                                    Article 3
1 . Expenditure by Ireland under the measure provided for in Article 1        ,
       shall be eligible for reimbursement from the Guidance Section of the
       Fund   up to an annual total of 1 million animals tested .
                                      i        ■                _           ,
 ---pagebreak---     \                                                                      ;
                                     - 3 -
2 . The guidance Section of the Fund shall reimburse to Ireland 50 Y. of
      the eligible expenditure as provided for in paragraph 1 .
                                                                             I
3. Detailed rules for implementing this Article shall be adopted in          I
      accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Regulation
      ( EEC ) N° 729 / 70 .            :
                                  Article 4
1 . Applications for reimbursement shall relate to expenditure by Ireland
      in the course of the calendar year and shall be submitted to the
      Commission before 1 April of the following year .
2 . The contribution from the Fund shall be decided on in accordance with
      Article 7(1 ) of Regulation ( EEC ) N° 729 / 70 .
                                  Article 5
 This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of
  its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities .
 This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable
  in all Member States .                                                       i
                                                    For the Council
                                                     The President
 ---pagebreak---                     FINANC I A L          STAT EME NT
                                                                                Date :    10.2.1981
1 . BUDGET HEADING 1            8244 ( new DOSt )        .                      APPROBATIONS I
2. TITLE :           Draft proposal for a Council Decision of introducing temporary financial
      aid from the Community to Ireland for pre-movement tuberculin testing and
     brucellosis blood sampling of cattle .
3. LEGAL BASIS :                Article 6 of Regulation 729/ 70          '                                        -
 4 . AIMS OF PROJECT :          For a period of 2 years , the cost of the pre-movement veterinary
        examination for bovine tuberculosis and the sampling of blood for brucellosis
        testing - is to be covered by national authorities and the Community .
                                              PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS  CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR  FOLLOWING FINANCIAL YEAR _
 5 . - FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
                                                                           ( «1    )             £    ΆΟ    >
 5.0 EXPENDITURE
        - CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET
          "( REFUNDS / INTERVENTIONS )                                                       1,5 million ECU
     •  - NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION                                  3 million ECU             6     mi I lion ECU
         - OTHER         '
  5.1 RECEIPTS
         - OWN RESOURCES OF TOE EC
            ( LEVIES / CUSTOMS DUTIES )
         - NATIONAL
                                                   1983             1984             1985
  5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE                   3 Mio ECU        1,5 Mio ECU         . -
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  5.1.1 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS
  5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION
       It is estimated that 1 million tests will be carried out each year . ..
      The average cost is estimated at 6 ECU per head of cattle .
      The Community will reimburse 50 % of national expenditure over 2 years .
       Cost to the EAGGF Guidance Section :
                        1 million x 6 ECU x 50 % x 2 years            =    6 mi Ilion ECU .
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  6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPR0BIATI0NS BE NECESSARY ?
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  OBSERVATIONS
 ---pagebreak---                                   EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
 In document COM(8l ) 50 "the Commission has proposed that a premium be granted
 of 21.60 ECU per suckler cow , for the 1981/82 marketing year , to be financed
by the Guarantee Section of the EAGGF, within Council Regulation "( SEC ) No
1357/80 .
The member states are authorized to grant an additional premium , on a national
basis , of up to 21.60 ECU for the same cows .
The Commission proposes that , for a period of two years , the additional
premium of 21.60 ECU be covered by the Guarantee Section of the EAGGP for
suckler cows kept by producers in Ireland * This measure is intended to
support the incomes of the specialized producers in Ireland , which were
particularly low in 1980 , and to help improve structures and the quality of
beef production in that member state .
About 380,000 suckler cows are expected to qualify for this additional premium .
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                                   Proposal for
                        COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC )
             on the granting of an additional premium for maintaining
                              suckler cows in Ireland
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
and in particular Article 43 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission/              ,
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Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament ( 1 ),
Having regard to the opinipn of the Economic and Social Committee ( 2),
Whereas the incomes of Irish farmers have fallen considerably during the
 1980/ 81 marketing year; . whereas it would seem necessary to take measures
to assist the beef and veal producers most- affected by this drop in income
Whereas such a measure could take the form of a premium additional to the
premium for maintaining suckler cows provided for in Council Regulation
 ( EEC) No 1357/ 80 ( 3), as last amended by Regulation ( EEC ) No    /81 ( 4);
 ( 1 ) 0J No
 ( 2 ) 0J No
 ( 3) 0J No L 140, 5.6.1980, p. 1
 ( 4 ) 0J No
 ---pagebreak--- HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION :
                                   Article 1
Ireland is hereby authorized to grant a premium additional to the premium
for maintaining suckler cows provided for in Regulation ( EEC ) No 1357 / 80 , •
in so far as it does not apply the provisions of Article 3(2)of Regulation
( EEC ) No 1357 / 80 .
For the 1981 / 82 marketing year , the amount of this premium shall be
            . . ECU for each suckler cow kept by the producer on the day on
which the application is lodged .
The premium shall be paid in a single instalment .
The amount of this premium shall be financed by the Guarantee Section of
the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund .
                                    Artide 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the
Official Journal of the European Communities .
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in
all Member States .
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Done at                                                   For the Council
 ---pagebreak---                            FINANCIAL                               STATEMENT
                                                                                                                            DATE ,    25.2.1981
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