Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2012
615 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the outstanding 2011 agri-environment option scheme payment due to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11531/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1 September 2010 and full payment totalling €578.69 has issued in respect of 2010. Payment in respect of the 2011 Scheme year is subject to a similar administrative checking process. During these checks a query arose in relation to one of the land parcels. This is being dealt with by my Department at present and once this query is resolved, the application will be further processed with a view to making payment at the earliest opportunity.
616 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. [11576/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named submitted erroneous dates for three animals under the 2010 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Following an appeal by the applicant, the case was reviewed and the circumstances as outlined were accepted by my Department. A letter advising the applicant of the successful outcome of his appeal was issued by my Department on 5 January 2012. Payment issued in respect of the three animals on 22 February 2012.
