Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015

Tuesday, 20 October 2015

Questions (314)

Seán Fleming

Question:

314. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment under the disadvantaged areas scheme will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36281/15]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The person named submitted a 2015 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme application on 28 April 2015. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases Remote Sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue.

The application of the person named was selected for a Remote Sensing eligibility inspection. This inspection is currently being processed with the intention of issuing any payment due under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme as soon as possible. In the event that any queries arise officials in my Department will be in contact with the person named.