Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2015
306. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason penalties on single farm payments were imposed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8201/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraA review of the land parcels declared by the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme revealed that a number of the land parcels declared by the person named contained ineligible features. This resulted in an over-payments being assessed for years 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009. It is noted that the holding in question transferred to the person named in 2011 and that the over-payments due in his name have been fully recouped by my Department.
