Rural Environment Protection Scheme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2009

Tuesday, 15 December 2009

Questions (341)

Michael Ring

Question:

360 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the percentage of REPS 4 applications year one and year two from County Mayo on which all administrative checks have been completed; his plans to expedite this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46711/09]

Written answers

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

My officials are about to complete the initial administrative processing of REPS 4 applications, and I hope to be in a position to start releasing payments on valid applications later this week.