Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2011
521 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an application for a forest roadway grant in respect of a person (details supplied) will be concluded as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34635/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe refusal of the application in question for grant aid under the Roads Scheme has been the subject of two separate appeals, the first in March 2010 when he was advised that the Appeals Committee could not recommend payment as the road had not been constructed to the required Forest Service standard. At that time the person named was advised that if the road was subsequently constructed to the required standard and appropriate river crossings put in place, with the agreement of the Fisheries Board, his application would be reconsidered. A detailed programme of works from a Civil Engineer was also requested setting out the works to be undertaken to bring the road up to standard.
A report was received from Consulting Engineers acting on his behalf in late June 2011, following which his case was referred back to the Appeals Committee. The road was re-inspected and, unfortunately, it still failed to meet the standard required under the Road Scheme and the appeal was rejected. A detailed letter issued to the person named on 9 September 2011 outlining the reasons for that decision.
522 Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will receive their single farm payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34651/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on the 12 May 2011.
This application was selected for and was the subject of a Ground Eligibility inspection.
This inspection was completed and the results are now being processed.
In the vast majority of inspected cases, including this case, amendments have had to be made to the maps in order that the Land Parcel Identification System that is used for making payments to farmers is kept up-to-date. This work is ongoing and every effort is being made to complete the processing of those who were the subject of a Ground Eligibility Inspection without undue delay.
523 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a premium subsidy payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34652/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application under the 2011 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 2 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment and the Disadvantaged Areas payment to issue to the applicant in the coming days.
524 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the single farm payment will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34654/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application under the 2011 Single Payment/Disadvantage Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 16 May 2011, processing of which has recently been finalised, thereby allowing the 50% advance of the Single Payment to issue in the coming days.
