Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 March 2014
354. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite an agri-environment option scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10801/14]
View answerThe person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) with effect from 1st September 2011 and has received full payment in respect of the 2011 and 2012 Scheme years.
The person named was selected for ground inspection which took place on 24th October 2013 and non-compliance issues were found in relation to the Planting New Hedgerow and Traditional Hay Meadow actions. A letter issued on 29th January 2014 notifying the person named of the inspection findings and giving a right of appeal to the Regional Inspector of the Department by 13th February 2014. As no appeal has been received the 75% payment for 2013 will issue within 10 days to the person named. The balancing 25% payment, minus any reduction or penalty which applies, will issue as soon as possible thereafter.
