Grant Payments.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2008

Tuesday, 21 October 2008

Questions (443)

John O'Mahony

Question:

537 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will confirm that payments for REP scheme four will be made in November 2008 as set out in the guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35753/08]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

Advance payments of 75% under the EU regulations governing REPS 4 can only issue when all administrative checks on all 2008 applications for REPS 4 and the 2008 Single Payment Scheme are completed. This work is still ongoing with a view to beginning payment in November. The balancing 25% payment will follow when all 2008 REPS on-farm inspections have taken place.