Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 February 2013
198. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an agri-environment option scheme 2 payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9019/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st 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 an overclaim was identified in relation to the claimed areas on the Natura action. 75% payment totalling €999.99 issued on 31 January 2013 in respect of 2011. The balancing 25% payment, less the overclaim reduction, will shortly issue following which the application of the person named will roll over to 2012.
