Single Payment Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 February 2013

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Questions (584)

Martin Ferris

Question:

584. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of the number of farmers receiving €50,000 in single farm payment in County Clare; the number receiving below €5,000 per year. [9962/13]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Of the farmers in Co Clare, 31 were paid 2012 Single Farm Payment of over €50,000, while 2,540 were paid less than €5,000.