Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2014
304. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo, who had an inspection carried out on their land on 28 July 2014, will receive their single farm payment; the reason for the delay in digitising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40403/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named submitted a 2014 Single Farm Payment/Disadvantaged Areas’ scheme application on 14 May 2014. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases on-farm inspections, be completed before any payments issue. The application of the person named was selected for a ground eligibility inspection. This inspection has been completed and the results are now being finalised with the intention of issuing any payment due shortly. In the event that any queries arise officials in my Department will be in contact with the person named.
