Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 March 2015
329. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a payment under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11213/15]
View answerAn application under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 7 May 2013. A review of the land parcels declared by the person named under the scheme revealed that some of the land parcels contained ineligible features. The person named was informed in writing of these findings. These reductions resulted in the establishment of an over-declaration of between 3% and 20% of the area declared by the person named which resulted in a reduced payment issuing directly to the nominated bank account of the person named on 6 March 2014.
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 was necessary. The unsuccessful outcome of this verification visit was notified to the person named on 13 February 2015 where he was advised of the option to pursue the matter to the independent LPIS Appeals Committee should he so wish.
