Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2015
405. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment under pillar 1 of the agri-environment options scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20312/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named was approved for participation in the 2010 Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 1) with effect from 1 September 2010. 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. The first instalment of the 2014 payment issued on 15 May 2015 and the balance issued on 21 May 2015. There are no outstanding payments due on this contract.
