Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 January 2013
183. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the rules in relation to split holdings under the REP scheme and agri environment option schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3491/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Terms and Conditions of both REPS and AEOS farm units cannot be artificially created by dividing or enlarging existing holdings with a view to obtaining a financial advantage. No payment shall be made in favour of beneficiaries for whom it is established by the Department that they artificially created the conditions required for obtaining such payments.
