Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 November 2017
184. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received the full sheep welfare payment; when the payment will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51416/17]
View answerAn application was received under the Sheep Welfare Scheme from the person named on 16/01/2017.
The 85% advance payment under the scheme issued to the person named on 16th November 2017. The rate for such advance payments was increased from 75% following discussion with the EU Commission. It is expected that balancing payments under the scheme will issue in 2018.
