Document ID: 31994D0455

COMMISSION DECISION of 6 July 1994 on specific financial contributions from the Community for the eradication of Newcastle disease in Ireland (Only the English text is authentic) (94/455/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as amended by Commission Decision 94/77/EC (2), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof,
Whereas one outbreak of Newcastle disease occurred in Ireland on 14 August 1992; whereas the appearance of this disease is a serious danger to the Community's poultry and, in order to help eradicate the disease as rapidly as possible, the Community has the possibility of making good the losses so caused;
Whereas, as soon as the presence of Newcastle disease was officially confirmed the Irish authorities took appropriate measures which included the measures as listed in Article 3 (2) of Decision 90/424/EEC; whereas such measures were notified by the Irish authorities;
Whereas the conditions for Community financial assistance have been met;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
For one outbreak of Newcastle disease which has occurred during the month of August 1992 Ireland may obtain Community financial assistance. The financial contribution by the Community shall be:
- 50 % of the costs incurred by Ireland in compensating the owner for the slaughter, destruction of poultry and poultry products as appropriate,
- 50 % of the costs incurred by Ireland for the cleaning, disinsectization and disinfection of holdings and equipment,
- 50 % of the costs incurred by Ireland in compensating the owner for the destruction of contaminated feedingstuffs and contaminated equipment.
Article 2
1. The Community financial contribution shall be granted after supporting documents have been submitted.
2. The documents referred to in paragraph 1 shall be sent by Ireland no later than six months from the notification of this Decision.
Article 3
The Commission will follow developments in the disease situation and, if necessary, due to the evolution of the disease a new decision will be adopted in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 3 (4) of Council Decision 90/424/EEC.
Article 4
This Decision is addressed to Ireland.
Done at Brussels, 6 July 1994.

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