Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
1612. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments will commence under the basic payment scheme and the areas of natural constraints scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26333/16]
View answerPayments under the Areas of Natural Constraints scheme are scheduled to start shortly in line with my Department’s commitments under the Farmers Charter. Basic Payment Scheme/Greening payments will commence on 17 October 2016. Advance payments in 2016 will be 70% with balancing payments commencing on 1 December 2016. This is the earliest date on which advance payments can be made under EU regulations.
