Basic Payment Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Questions (843)

Brendan Smith

Question:

843. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an advance payment of 70% of the basic payment scheme; if this will issue by mid-October 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27468/16]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The advance payment of 70% under the Basic Payment Scheme will commence in mid October 2016.  Under EU Regulations this is the earliest date on which payments may issue.