Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
1974. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined given they have not received correspondence in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1277/22]
View answerAn application for participation in the 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) scheme was received from the person named on 15th April 2021.
My Department is obliged to review the eligibility status of all parcels on the Land Parcel Identification System using satellite imagery. The parcel referred to in the details supplied was reviewed and the Maximum Eligible Area of the was reduced. The area claimed on the land parcel in question was greater than the maximum eligible area for this parcel.
My Department is currently arranging for a follow-up field visit of the parcel to clarify the position on the ground. This will be done as a matter of urgency. Officials from my Department will contact the applicant to update him on the process. The position in relation to entitlements will be clarified once the eligible area is resolved.
