Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014
916. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is any delay in correcting errors and over-claims following inspections of agri-environment options scheme applicants; if there is a delay in the issuing of payments as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14094/14]
View answerAgri–Environment Options Schemes in common with other E.U. funded schemes, are run in accordance with the relevant E.U. regulations and all applications are subject to controls, including on-farm inspections. Where possible, these inspections are carried out in conjunction with other inspections so as to minimise the inconvenience for farmers. Every effort is made to expedite the payment of grants once these inspections are completed.
