Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 November 2013
179. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received from County Cavan for the disadvantaged areas scheme 2013; the number of applications fully paid to date; when it is expected that all payments will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48785/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraPayments under the 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme commenced, on schedule, on 25 September and, to date, payments worth €180.3 million have issued nationally, to some 84,782 applicants, with payments continuing to issue on a twice weekly basis, with individual cases being paid as they are confirmed eligible. The details in respect of payments which have issued to farmers in County Cavan to date are set out below.
County Cavan
|
Year |
Numbers applied |
Number paid |
Value of payments |
|
2013 |
4,942 |
4,220 |
€8,815,516.30 |
