Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2012
542. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of disadvantaged area scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45772/12]
View answerThe application concerned was one of a number selected for inspection in order to comply with EU requirements. The inspection and related processes verified that there were over claims of greater than 20% of the area determined. Application of the relevant penalty provisions results in no payment being due in the current year. My Department has advised the applicant of the findings and of their right to appeal.
