John McGuinness
Question:576 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if the matter will be expedited. [15663/12]
View answerWednesday, 21 March 2012
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An application under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 20 April 2010. During processing of the application, one land parcel was found to be dual-claimed with another Scheme applicant and, following correspondence, the person named confirmed that he was not entitled to declare this parcel. Consequently, the parcel was rejected and the appropriate reduction penalty applied, as per the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. The balancing payment, which issued on 1 December 2010, was calculated on this basis. On further review, taking into account a sworn affidavit submitted by the Agricultural Consultant employed by the person named, it was decided to delete this parcel without penalty. The 2010 application was re-processed on this basis and all outstanding payments have issued.
An application under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 16 May 2011. Following processing, payment issued in respect of the eligible hectares declared. The Advance Payment issued on 17 October 2011 with the balance issuing on 1 December 2011.