Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
1021. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a payment to a person (details supplied) under the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9938/16]
View answerThe application belonging to the Herd Number quoted commenced on 1 November 2011. Payment issued 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 be completed before any payment can issue. The application of the person named was also selected for an on-farm inspection which took place on the 3 July 2015. During this inspection non-compliances with the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme were noted in relation to the Traditional Hay Meadow and Species Rich Grassland action which resulted in a penalty being incurred. The application will now be processed on the basis of the inspection findings and payment in respect of the 2015 Scheme year, less penalty, will issue at the earliest opportunity.
