Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
892. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of the disadvantaged area scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1443/13]
View answerAn application under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named 10 April 2012. On processing the application it was established that there was no livestock on the holding of the applicant during 2012, as required by the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme.
The applicant sought a review on grounds of Force Majeure/Exceptional Circumstances. On review of further documentary evidence requested and received, it has been confirmed that the stocking requirements may be waived, due to exceptional circumstances. The necessary arrangements are now being made to process the application to finality, with a view to payment issuing shortly.
