Direct Payment Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2015

Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Ceisteanna (282)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Ceist:

282. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the management tools his Department advises to make an area eligible for payment, given his Department's A Guide to Land Eligibility Direct Payment Schemes 2015 and the lower photograph on page 9 in particular which shows heather that is ineligible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44228/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The photo as referenced shows ineligible heather. The Department recommend that the applicant seeks professional advice as regards the management of such areas. The Department maintains a database of all approved FÁS (Farm Advisory System) Advisers, who can provide advice on an appropriate remedial course of action.