Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 May 2013
228. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the outstanding balance of the 2011 agri-environment options scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23113/13]
View answerThe person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2011 and full payment totalling €533.77 issued in respect of 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. Payments in respect of the 2012 Scheme year are subject to a similar administrative checking process. These checks have been successfully completed and full payment totalling €1,601.40 issued in respect of the 2012 scheme year – 75% payment issued on 14th February and the balancing 25% payment issued on 18th February 2013.
