Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2015
348. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding forestry payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23075/15]
View answerThis plantation was inspected four times since 2012 by the Department and had failed each inspection due to ongoing trespass by animals. A fifth inspection, carried out in May 2015, confirmed the trespass issue has now been resolved and the plantation is now up to standard. The applicant should be aware that trespass is a serious matter and that this site may be subject to random inspections. Any further occurrences of trespass will result in the further suspension of premiums and financial penalties may also be applied.
Application forms for outstanding premiums will now issue to the applicant for signing. Payment of the premiums will be made once the completed forms have been returned to the Department. Applicants in receipt of €10,000 or more in any one year are required to provide a current Tax Clearance Certificate before payments can be made.
