Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 January 2013
162. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an agri environment options scheme 2012 application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [4584/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1 September 2011. 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 issues were identified in relation to the claimed areas on the Species Rich Grassland and Traditional Hay Meadow actions. The first instalment payment of 75% amounting to €999.99 issued in respect of 2011 on 7 December 2012. Officials in my Department are finalising the application of the person named with the intention of issuing the outstanding 2011 payment as soon as possible. Following the issue of the 2011 payment the application of the person named will roll forward to 2012.
