Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2015
304. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason some of the agri-environment options scheme 2 payments for 2014, in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, were kept back; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8169/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 2) with effect from the 1st September 2011. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue.
For the 2014 scheme year, the person named was paid 100% of the amount calculated for that scheme year, less €249.36 in respect of reduced areas calculated following an on-the-ground inspection in 2012.
However, officials are currently carrying out a full review of the application. It is expected that this review should be completed shortly and the person named will be notified of the outcome once that review has been completed.
