Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 November 2011
162 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33650/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2010.
Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. During these checks a discrepancy was discovered in respect of one parcel listed on the application of the person named. A letter issued to the person named dated 21 October requesting clarification of the area on this specific parcel. Officials in my Department are awaiting a response to this letter and on receipt of clarification regarding the matter the file will be further processed.
