Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Questions (588)

James Bannon

Question:

588. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on payment of area aid and disadvantaged area payments in consideration of the undue delay in issuing same in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7232/13]

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Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Following initial processing of the application of the person named, issues arose regarding over-claims on some of the land parcels declared. My Department has been in direct contact with the person named, as a result of which these issues have recently been resolved. Payment under both Schemes issued to the nominated bank account on 7 February 2013.