Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 February 2015
75. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when persons (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their agri-environment options scheme payments; the reason for the delay in payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5043/15]
View answerThe person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 2) with effect from 1 September 2011 and full entitlements have issued in respect of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Scheme years. 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 (L.P.I.S.), must be completed before any payment can issue. The LPIS review identified an over claim on the Natura action which resulted in penalties being incurred.
Officials are now processing the application on this basis with the intention of issuing payment in respect of 2014, less penalties, at the earliest opportunity.
