Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2012
557 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the continuing delay in paying an agri-environment option scheme payment in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo; when payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32257/12]
View answerThe person named has been informed in writing that he was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1 September 2011.
Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check of all applications, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. This process is under way with a view to commencing payments shortly. In the event of any queries arising from these checks my Department will be in direct contact with the person named.
