Article 1

By way of derogation from Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, in Ireland and in the United Kingdom, the maximum number of animals referred to in the second indent of Article 4(2)(b) of that Regulation, for which payments of the special premium may be made in respect of the calendar year 2004, shall be as follows:

• Ireland: 849 400,

• United Kingdom: 938 100.

The extensification payment may be granted for the animals referred to in the second indent of Article 4(2)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 accepted to the special premium which are held in holdings meeting the stocking density laid down in Article 13(2) of that Regulation.

By way of derogation from the first indent of Article 22(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, the payments referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be made not later than 15 October 2005.