Single Payment Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 June 2014

Thursday, 12 June 2014

Questions (158)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Question:

158. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of single farm payments which are being paid to companies or other entities on foot of court orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24997/14]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

A total of 183 applicants under Single Payment Scheme are currently the subject of court or garnishee orders, whose payments are payable to a third party in accordance with the relevant orders.