Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 March 2014
197. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding headage payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11396/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs processing of the application of the person named under the 2013 Disadvantaged Ares Scheme was recently finalised, following confirmation of compliance with the Scheme minimum stocking density requirements, the payment due will issue to the nominated bank account of the person named shortly.
Payments under the 2014 Scheme are scheduled to commence later this year. The 2014 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme application forms are due to issue in the coming weeks, with the closing date for receipt of completed forms being 15 May 2014, as provided for under the governing EU regulations. However, the online facility for submission of applications is open from today and is available to individuals, or Agents acting on their behalf, subject to registration – see www.agfood.ie for details, or contact the dedicated Helpdesk at 1890 252118.
