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Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 March 2013

Thursday, 28 March 2013

Questions (211)

Pat Breen

Question:

211. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an agri-environment options scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15739/13]

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The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1 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 an overclaim was identified in relation to the claimed areas on both the Traditional Hay Meadow and Species Rich Grassland actions. 75% payment totalling €986.94 has issued in respect of 2011 and the balancing 25% payment for 2011 will issue shortly. Payments in respect of the 2012 Scheme year are subject to a similar administrative checking process which includes verification of capital investments through checks on receipts. These checks have now been completed and following the payment for 2011, payment in respect of 2012 will be finalised.

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