Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 May 2014
172. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an AEOS application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21940/14]
View answerThe person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from 1 May 2013.
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. These checks are underway and it is expected that payment will issue shortly.
