Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 May 2015
88. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter regarding the agri-environment options scheme 1 in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18059/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraA Department review of the non-productive capital investment claims submitted by applicants under AEOS, was undertaken in 2014. This review identified irregularities with documentation submitted for reimbursement in some of these claims. A full Department investigation was then initiated, which in turn led to the matter being referred to the Gárdaí. Payments to applicants under review have been deferred pending the outcome of the investigation.
The application of the person named is one of those being reviewed in the context of this wider investigation. My Department wrote to the person named on 28 January to explain the situation.
My Department plans to write to all participants with payments held shortly seeking further evidence to support their claim for payment, in the amounts declared. Where satisfactory proofs are provided payments will then be processed.
