Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2015
178. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments for 2015 under the single farm scheme and area aid schemes will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37004/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named submitted a 2015 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme application on 24 April 2015. 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 currently being processed with the intention of issuing any payments due under the Direct Payment Schemes as soon as possible. In the event that any queries arise officials in my Department will be in contact with the person named.
