Kathleen Lynch
Question:70 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when REPS 4 payments will issue for the 2010 contract year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45199/10]
View answerWednesday, 1 December 2010
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The EU Regulations governing REPS 4 and other area-based schemes provide that payments issue in two instalments. The first instalment of 75% may be paid once all administrative checks on all applications, as well as cross-checks against areas declared on Single Payment Scheme applications, have been completed. This process is under way and my objective is to make all payments for 2010 as soon as possible. The balancing payment of 25% can issue once all on-the-spot inspections for the year have taken place and these will be completed shortly.