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Grant Payments.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2009

Tuesday, 24 February 2009

Questions (369, 370, 371)

Mary O'Rourke

Question:

407 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will issue under REPS 4 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [7067/09]

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Written answers

REPS 4 is a measure under the current Rural Development Programme 2007-13 and is subject to EU Regulations which require the completion of detailed administrative checks on all applications. Payments are currently issuing to REPS 4 applicants whose applications required no correction following the administrative checks. Further payments will be made as applications are cleared.

James Bannon

Question:

408 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Longford will be awarded a grant in respect of a slatted shed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7084/09]

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The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

James Bannon

Question:

409 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has not received the farm waste payment that was due on 11 December 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7087/09]

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The arrangements for payment of grants under the Farm Waste Management Scheme on a phased basis have been confirmed with 40 per cent being paid this year as claims are approved. A further 40 per cent will be paid in early January 2010 and the remaining 20 per cent in January 2011. Payment of the initial 40 per cent to farmers will be made as expeditiously as possible.

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