Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
864. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an agri environment option scheme application in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo; if payment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58206/12]
View answerThe person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2011.
Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. During these checks issues were identified which are currently being examined by my Department, and once satisfactorily resolved, payment will issue at the earliest opportunity.
