Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 April 2014
155. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when payment of bog compensation will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15507/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme has been received by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy's Question. A payment of €1,500 in respect of Year 1 of 15 (2011) and a payment of €1,500 in respect of Year 2 of 15 (2012) had been made to this applicant. Following the receipt by my Department of outstanding documents in relation to the application, I am advised that a payment of €1,518 in respect of Year 3 of 15 (2013) has recently been made to the applicant.
