Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016
781. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an agri-environment options scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26594/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named commenced their AEOS 2 contract on 1 September 2011. Payment issued in respect of the 2011-2014 Scheme years. Following the death of the applicant on 11 March 2015, payments were held until it was established if the contract was to be transferred to an eligible survivor as detailed in the terms and conditions of the Scheme.
The Department was informed by letter dated 8 August 2016 that the lands had been divided and the contract terminated.
Any outstanding payments will be issued to the Representatives of the deceased shortly.
