Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2013
344. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the single farm payment has been withdrawn from those companies or businesses which were found to have contributed to the horsemeat scandal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43284/13]
View answerPenalties under the Single Farm Payment, leading to reduced payments, can result from failure to adhere to both the EU and National scheme requirements, including rules relating to cross compliance. These detailed rules are set out in the scheme Terms and Conditions which are available on my Department’s website. Offences which may to taken into consideration to reduce or eliminate part or all SFP payments relate solely to actions which contravene these terms and conditions; other offences cannot be taken into consideration.
