22. 7. 94 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 187/15 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 (), as amended by Commission Decision 94/77/EC (3, 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 assis- tance 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 compensa- ting 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 compensa- ting 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 notifi- cation 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 Deci- sion 90/424/EEC. Article 4 This Decision is addressed to Ireland. Done at Brussels, 6 July 1994. For the Commission René STEICHEN Member of the Commission () OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19. () O] No L 36, 8. 2. 1994, p. 15.