Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

Questions (621)

Joe Carey

Question:

621. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the disadvantaged area scheme payment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4278/13]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

The person named, an applicant under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, is one of a number whose cases are impacted by a requirement of a minimum stocking density of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare. The person named applied for derogation and submitted additional documentation in support of the appeal. Following consideration, the appeal has been accepted and the application confirmed as having satisfied the Scheme Terms and Conditions. Payment will accordingly shortly issue to the nominated bank account.