“application” means an application for a grant under Article 3(1) made in accordance with this Scheme;

“the Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development;

“slurry” means excreta produced by livestock whilst in a yard or building or a mixture consisting wholly or mainly of such excreta, bedding, rainwater and washings from a building or yard used by livestock or any combination of these, at a consistency that allows it to be pumped or discharged at any stage in the handling process.