Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 December 2012
531. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite the agri environment options scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54421/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2010 and full payments totalling €1,122.58 and €3,803.68 issued in respect of 2010 and 2011 respectively. 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. These checks have been successfully completed and 75% payment totalling €2,852.55 issued to the person named dated 28 November 2012. The balancing 25% payment will issue shortly.
