Michael Creed
Ceist:276 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers in receipt of a single farm payment in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7066/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 February 2010
276 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers in receipt of a single farm payment in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7066/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the 2009 Single Payment Scheme, 123,389 applicants have been paid a total of €1.25 billion, to date. This represents in excess of 99.5% of the payments due under the 2009 Scheme. Payments continue to issue as individual cases are cleared.