WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.8
24 August 2000
(00-3376)
Committee on Subsidies
and Countervailing MeasuresOriginal:  English
SUBSIDIES
Updating 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 Community relates to subsidy
programmes of Ireland .G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.8
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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. Relief for Glasshouse/m ushroom operators ...........................................................................4
State Aids 1999
Scheme of Premiums for Maintainin g Pure Bred Kerry Bovine Herds ...........................................6
Grant-in-Aid to Federati on of Irish Beekeepers ................................................................................. 7
Winter Fodder  Scheme 1998..................................................................................................... ...........8
Scheme of assistance for Winter Fodder Losses 1999 ........................................................................9
National Scheme of Investment Aid for Control of Farm Pollution ...............................................10
National Scheme of Investment Aid for the Improvement of Dairy Hygiene Standards ..............11
National Scheme of Installation Aid for Young Farmers.................................................................12G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.8
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1. Aughinish Alumina Relief
1. Title of subsidy
Aughinish Alumina Relief
2. Period under review
1999
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To maintain competitiveness
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The relief was introduced under S.I. No. 126 of 1983.  Council decision 92/510/EEC
authorised Ireland to continue to grant excise duty relief in respect of oil used in the production of
alumina in the Shannon region (Aughinish).  This relief was granted in accordance with provisions of
Article 8.4 of Directive 92/81/EEC which sets out the structure of excise duty for oil products in the
Single Market.
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 payment
duty on Heavy Fuel Oil used to produce aluminium.
7. Total amount of subsidy
The total amount was IEP £3,585,892
8. Duration of the subsidy
The relief in operation since 1983 is not time limited but will be subject to review.
9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
None available
2. Sea Fishing – Repayment of hydrocarbon oil LPG excise duty in the case of Sea fishing
1. Title of subsidy
Sea Fishing – Repayment of hydrocarbon oil LPG excise duty in the case of Sea fishing.
2. Period under review
1999G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.8
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3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To assist the sea-fishing industry
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Imposition of Duties (No. 255)(Hydrocarbon Oils) Order, 1981
5. Form of the subsidy
Excise duty relief
6. How the subsidy is provided (destination)
The subsidy is provided to the Fishermen
7. Total amount of subsidy
The total amount was IEP £1,812,800
8. Duration of the subsidy
The relief, in operation since 1981, is not time limited
9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
None available
3. Relief for Glasshouse/mushroom operators
1. Title of subsidy
Relief for Glasshouse /mushroom operators
2. Period under review
1999
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To assist commercial glasshouse operators and mushroom growers
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The relief was introduced under Imposition of Duties (No. 232)(Hydrocarbon Oils) Order,
1977 which came into effect on the 1 September 1997 and provided for the repayment of excise duties
at the then rate of 2p per gallon.  In the 1980 Finance Act, when the duty was increased to 7p per
gallon, it was decided that a rate of 2p- should apply to glasshouse operators.
5. Form of the subsidyG/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.8
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Reduced rate of purchase of hydrocarbon oil
6. How the subsidy is provided (destination)
The subsidy is provided to commercial glasshouse operators and mushroom growers
7. Total amount of subsidy
The total amount was IEP £274,654
8. Duration of the subsidy
The relief in operation since 1977 is not time limited
9. Assessment of the trade effect of subsidy
None availableG/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.8
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State Aids 1999
Section A: Information under Article 88 (1) of the EC Treaty
A.2  Very Simplified Report
1. Scheme of premiums for maintaining Pure Bred Kerry Bovine herds .
2.1 The amount of premiums for 2000 is IR£8,000.2.2.1 Premiums totalling IR£6,300 were paid out under the Scheme in 1999.2.2.2 N/A (There is a total of 11 recipients).
Section B: Information for the Annual Report under Art. 88(1) of the EC Treaty, to be
transmitted to the WTO for notifications under Art. 25 of Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures Agreement.
1. Scheme of Premiums for Maintaining Pure Bred Kerry Herds of Cattle.
2. 1999
3. To maintain Pure Bred Kerry Herds of Cattle in Ireland for the purposes of environment and
heritage conservation.
4. National scheme run by Department of Ag riculture, Food and Rural Development.  No
specific legislation.
5. Grant6. Provided to breeders of Pure Bred Kerry Cattle.  Fixed amount per unit.
7. IR£60.00 per calf born.
8. On-going scheme - no duration limit.  Commenced 1983.9. N/AG/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.8
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State Aids 1999
Section A: Information under Article 88(1) of the EC Treaty.
A.2. Very Simplified Report
1. Grant-in-Aid to Federation of Irish Beekeepers
2.1 The amount of grant-in-aid for 2000 is IR£5,000.2.2.1 Expenditure of £3,000 in 1999.
2.2.2 N/A
Section B: Information for the Annual Report under Art. 88(1) of the EC Treaty, to be
transmitted to the WTO for notification under Art. 25 of the Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures Agreement.
1. Grant-in-aid to Federation of Irish Beekeepers.
2. 19993. To assist the Federation of Irish Beekeepers which in turn provides advice for its members
through the publication of a journal, organisation of summer courses etc.
4. Grant made by the Department of Agriculture and Food.  No specific legislation.5. Grant.6. Provided to Federation of Irish Beekeepers.  Fixed amount - not related to numbers of units.7. Total amount of subsidy; IR3,000.
8. On-going scheme - no duration limit.  Commenced 1986.
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State Aids 1999
Section A: Information under Article 88(1) of the EC Treaty
A.2 Very Simplified Report
1. Winter Fodder  Scheme 1998
2.1 2000 Expenditure Forecast -IR£0.03 million to cover problem cases still awaiting a decision.2.2.1 Expenditure committed in 1999:- IR£20 million
Of which actual expenditure:  - IR£18.9 million
2.2.2 Number of recipients in 1999: - 96,784
Section B: Information for the Annual Report under Art. 88(1) of the EU Treaty, to be
transmitted to the WTO for notification under Article 25 of the Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures Agreement
1. Winter Fodder Scheme 1998
2. Winter 19983. To assist farmers to purchase fodder which had become very expensive because of shortages
due to very poor weather conditions.
4. Government decision.5. Grant.6. Paid to producers at fixed rates -
IR£4 each on sheepIR£40 each on suckler cows
IR£30 per 1,000 gallons of milk quota
Maximum payment on any one of these categories or any combination of categories was
IR£300.
7. See 6.
8. Winter 1998.  Payments commenced in December 1998 and continued into 1999.9. N/A.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.8
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State Aids 1999
Section A: Information under Article 88 (1) of the EC Treaty
1. Scheme of assistance for Winter Fodder Losses 1999
2.
2.1 For 2000, expenditure is estimated at £30,000.2.2 For 1999,
2.2.1 Expenditure committed -
£20M was committed to the 1999 Winter Fodder Programme.
£18.95M was spent on the Programme in 1999.
2.2.2 Number of new recipients  -  approximately 98,000 producers benefited from the
1999 Winter Fodder Scheme.
Section B: Information for the Annual Report under Art. 88(1) of the EC Treaty, to be
transmitted to the WTO for notifications under Art. 25 of Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures Agreement.
1. Scheme of assistance for Winter Fodder Losses 1999
2. 1999.
3. To compensate producers for the hardship caused by a prolonged period of inclement
weather.
4. Government decision of 2 February 2000.5. Grant.6. The subsidy was paid to producers @ the rate of £40 per suckler cow, £4 per ewe and £30 per
1000 gallons of milk quota. The maximum payable to any producer was £300.
7. See  6 above.8. Date of commencement March 1999.9. N/AG/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.8
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State Aids 1999
Section A: Information under Article 88 (1) of the EC Treaty
1. National Scheme of Investment Aid for Control of Farm Pollution
2. Expenditure under scheme
2.1 For 2000, expenditure forecasts  - IR£8 million2.2 For 1999:
2.2.1 Expenditure committed – IR£26 million
2.2.2 Number of recipients in 1999 - 650 farmers.
Section B: Information for the Annual Report under Art. 88(1) of the EC Treaty, to be
transmitted to the WTO for notifications under Art. 25 of Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures Agreement.
1. National Scheme of Investment Aid for Control of Farm Pollution
2. February 1999 to end of  2000
3. To assist smaller farmers to control pollution through the provision of farm waste storage,
winter housing for cattle and sheep, fodder storage and ancillary farmyard facilities.
4. Article 12(2)(e) of Council Regulation 950/97 on improving the efficiency of Agricultural
Structures.
5. Capital Grant.6. The measure provides grant aid to farmers for the provision of pollution control facilities.7. Average of IR£4,000 approved per farm.8. From 28 June 1999 until end of 2000.
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State Aids 1999
Section A: Information under Article 88 (1) of the EC Treaty
1. National Scheme of Investment Aid for the Improvement of Dairy Hygiene Standards
2. Expenditure under scheme
2.2 2000 -  expenditure forecasts  - IR£1.25 Million2.2 1999:
2.2.1 Expenditure committed in 1999 – IR £3,699
2.2.2  1recipient.
Section B: Information for the Annual Report under Art. 88(1) of the EC Treaty, to be
transmitted to the WTO for notifications under Art. 25 of Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures Agreement.
1. National Scheme of Investment Aid for the Improvement of Dairy Hygiene Standards
2. February 1999 to end 20003. To assist dairy farmers in meeting the cost of installing, replacing or upgrading the dairy
facilities on their farm.
4. National measure fully funded by the Member State5. Grant6. Dairy farmers
7. 40 per cent in Less Favoured Areas and 30% elsewhere, of the approved investment costs that
are paid to eligible applicants subject to a maximum grant of IR£7,000 per farmer.
8. Due to cease end 2000.
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State Aids 1999
Section A: Information under Article 88 (1) of the EC Treaty
1. National Scheme of Installation Aid for Young Farmers
2. Expenditure under scheme
These expenditure figures should be provided on the following basis:2.2 For 2000 – expenditure forecast - IR£2.5 million
2.3 For 1999:
2.2.1 Expenditure committed  - IR£2.055million2.2.2 Number of new recipients = 367 new full-time farmers.
Section B: Information for the Annual Report under Art. 88(1) of the EC Treaty, to be
transmitted to the WTO for notifications under Art. 25 of Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures Agreement.
1. National Scheme of Installation Aid for Young Farmers
2. November 1998 to end 2000
3. To assist qualified young people to set up as full-time farmers
4. Nationally funded scheme which replaced an earlier suspended measure under the
OPARDF1994 - 1999 (operational programme for agriculture and rural development)
5. Grant
6. Young trained farmers
7. IR£5,600 per eligible applicant8. Commenced in December 1998; due to cease end 2000.9. N/A.
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