No L 7/36 Official Journal of the European Communities 10. 1. 91 COMMISSION DECISION of 11 December 1990 on specific financial contributions from the Community for the eradication of Newcastle disease in Ireland (Only the English text is authentic) (91/9/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, ' Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field ('), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof, Whereas outbreaks of Newcastle disease occurred in Ireland in September 1990 ; 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 listed in Article 3. (2) of Decision 90/424/EEC ; whereas such measures were notified by the Irish authorities ; Whereas the conditions for a Community financial contribution 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 outbreaks of Newcastle disease which have occurred during the month of September 1990 Ireland may obtain () OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19. Community financial assistance. The financial contribu- tion by the Community shall be : — 50 % of the costs incurred by Ireland in compensa- ting owners 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 owners for the destruction of contaminated feedingstuffs and contaminated equipment. Article 2 The Community financial contribution shall be granted after the supporting documents have been submitted. 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 Decision 90/424/EEC. Article 4 This Decision is addressed to Ireland. Done at Brussels, 11 December 1990. For the Commission Ray MAC SHARRY Member of the Commission