Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 February 2014
494. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason there is a continuing delay in processing the 2012 disadvantaged areas scheme application in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo; if he will expedite same due to the lengthy delay and the financial hardship it is causing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6392/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing processing of the application of the person named under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, issues were identified in relation to equine documentation. Following protracted contact with the person named, these issues were successfully resolved. In the meantime, however, the application is now subject of the current LPIS Review, whereby land parcels declared under Area-based Direct Aid Schemes are being reviewed as to their eligibility. Immediately the review is complete, any payments due under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme will issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.
