Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 March 2012
492 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16067/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named was approved for participation in the agri Options Scheme with effect from the 1st November 2010 and full payment totalling €476.63 issued in respect of 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 query arose in relation to the claimed Natura area on one of the parcels. This problem is presently being addressed with the intention of an early resolution and payment in respect of 2011.
