Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013
1039. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) can expect outstanding payment under the agri environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16942/13]
View answerThe person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 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. This application was also randomly selected for an on farm inspection which took place in May 2012. During this inspection non-compliances were identified in relation to the Species Rich Grassland and Alternative Water Source for Bovine actions which resulted in a penalty being incurred. The first instalment of 75% payment totalling €545.49 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.
