Michael Collins
Question:116 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason for the delay in payment under the REP scheme to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [22419/00]
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
The fifth year application from the person named was chosen at random for a pre-payment compliance inspection. The inspection took place on 13 September last and full payment has issued this week.
Michael Collins
Question:117 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason for the delay in payments of the REP scheme to farmers in County Limerick. [22420/00]
A staffing vacancy at the Limerick farm development service office is contributing to some delay in REPS payments to farmers. The position has improved in recent weeks with the part-time assignment of an officer to the Limerick office. A full-time replacement will be appointed in Limerick as soon as possible.