Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2013
443. Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will receive an agri-environment options scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32924/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1 November 2010 and full payments issued in respect of 2010 and 2011 respectively. The file was selected for a ground inspection which took place on 16 October 2012. During this inspection, issues of non compliance with the terms and conditions of the scheme were noted in relation to the Wild Bird Cover, Planting of New Hedgerow and Tree Planting – Whips actions, which resulted in a penalty being imposed. A letter issued to the person named informing his of this penalty and giving him the option to appeal the decision. There is no record on the file of any appeal having been lodged and my officials are finalising the processing of the application on the basis of the inspection findings and payment will issue shortly.
