Pat Breen
Question:221. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1973/16]
View answerTuesday, 19 January 2016
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The person named submitted a 2015 Private Contract Clause application to my Department seeking the transfer of land and entitlements by lease. An issue with regard to a herd number is currently being resolved in my Department to allow for processing of this application and payment under the Basic Payment Scheme.
The person named also submitted applications under the ‘young farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme. Officials from my Department have been in direct contact with the Agricultural Consultant working on behalf of the person named with a view to resolving outstanding issues with these applications to have them processed for payment.
The person named commenced their AEOS 2 contract on 1 September 2011 and has been paid for the 2011-2014 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 must take place. It is expected that these checks will be completed shortly.