Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 February 2024
278. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an ACRES payment (details supplied) will be made; the reason for the delay in issuing such payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7019/24]
View answerThe person named was approved into Tranche 1 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2023.
I can confirm that the ACRES claim for the person named is progressing through the necessary validation checks, and officials are working actively to facilitate payment in the coming weeks.
I fully appreciate the frustration felt by farmers experiencing payment delays and their concern regarding uncertainty of payments, and I want to reassure you that everything is being done to pay all ACRES applicants as a matter of priority.
