§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the deadlines set for the return of completed integrated administration and control system forms in(a) Greece, (b) Luxembourg, (c) Italy and (d) for livestock farmers in Ireland.
§ Mr. CurryThe deadline for IACS applications is 15 May in Greece, Luxembourg and Italy. The deadline is 14 May in Ireland, but farmers with permanent pasture only may submit the IACS application with their first livestock aid application after 14 May but not later than 1 July.
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§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many representations he has received advocating an extension to the deadline for submitting completed integrated administration and control system forms.
§ Mr. CurryWe have received a significant number of representations pressing for an extension of the 15 May deadline. As we have previously made clear, however, the Commission have no proposals for an amendment to the EC Council regulation which lays down this date.