Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 October 2014
72. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their area-based farm payment and their single farm payment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38545/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraPayments under the 2014 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme began issuing, on target, on 24 September. Processing of the application of the person named has recently been finalised, with payment due to issue shortly, directly to the nominated bank account of the person named. In relation to the Single Farm Payment, I can confirm that 50% advance payments will commence on 16 October 2014 as provided for in the relevant EU Regulations.
