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COMMISSION DECISION

of 24 February 1986

on the implementation of the reform of agricultural structure in Ireland pursuant to Title III of Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85

(Only the English text is authentic)

(86/104/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 of 12 March 1985 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (1), and in particular Article 25 thereof,

Whereas, pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Government of Ireland has notified on 21 November 1985 the following administrative provisions:

- Scheme of Cattle Headage Payments in Severely Handicapped Areas 1985,

- Scheme of Headage Payments on Sheep in Disadvantaged Areas 1985,

- Beef Cow Scheme in Disadvantaged Areas 1985,

as well as the levels of compensatory allowances to be paid under these schemes;

Whereas, under Article 25 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Commission has to decide whether, having regard to the objectives of the said Regulation and to the need for a proper connection between the various measures, such administrative provisions comply with the Regulation and thus satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community;

Whereas the administrative provisions satisfy the conditions and objectives of the Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;

Whereas the EAGGF Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The administrative provisions for the implementation of Title III of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 in Ireland listed in the preamble hereto satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to common measures.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 24 February 1986.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 93, 30. 3. 1985, p. 1.