Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 October 2014

Thursday, 2 October 2014

Questions (100)

Joe Carey

Question:

100. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of the amount concerned as a percentage of the maximum amount payable and the further implications for payment through other departmental schemes, the reason that a visual on-site inspection was not carried out with respect to the 2013 disadvantaged area payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37433/14]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

A review of the land parcels declared by the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme revealed that one of the land parcels in question contained ineligible features. Following the review of my Department’s decision, sought by the person named, a visit by a Department official to verify the position on the ground is necessary. The person named will be informed of the outcome of this inspection in due course.