Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2006
416 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the delay in processing the single farm payment for persons (details supplied) in County Wexford; when payment will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42256/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe position is that an application for the Transfer of Entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme from the first person named to the joint names of the persons named was submitted on the 8th of November 2006. The application was accepted even though the closing date for receipt of completed applications to transfer entitlements was 16 May 2006. This application has now been fully processed and payment will issue shortly.
417 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the delay in processing the single farm payment for persons (details supplied) in County Wexford; when payment will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42279/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe position is that an application for the Transfer of Entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme from the first person named to the joint names of the persons named was submitted on the 15th of November 2006. The application was accepted even though the closing date for receipt of completed applications to transfer entitlements was 16 May 2006.
During processing of the Transfer application, it was necessary for an official of my Department to make direct contact with the persons named to seek clarification on certain matters relating to the application. The persons named have agreed to provide further documentation regarding the application. Upon receipt of this documentation, my Department will process the application and will correspond directly with the persons named.
