94/868/EC: Commission Decision of 20 December 1994 approving the programme for the eradication and surveillance of bovine tuberculosis for 1995 presented by Ireland and fixing the level of the Community' s financial contribution (Only the English text is authentic)

COMMISSION DECISION of 20 December 1994 approving the programme for the eradication and surveillance of bovine tuberculosis for 1995 presented by Ireland and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution (Only the English text is  authentic) (94/868/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to the Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 thereof,
Whereas Council Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of bovine tuberculosis;
Whereas by letter dated 28 July 1994, Ireland has submitted a programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis;
Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC on laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring  of certain animal diseases (3), as last amended by Council Directive 92/65/EEC (4);
Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal diseases which can benefit from financial participation from the Community and which was established by Commission Decision 94/769/EC (5);
Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 24 % of the costs incurred by Ireland up to a  maximum of ECU 5 260 000;
Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,