Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 April 2017
586. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons who have had their GLAS payments delayed; when the payments will be made; the steps he is taking to ensure that payments are processed as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16195/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the EU Regulations governing GLAS and all other area-based payment schemes, a full check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System must take place before payment can issue. Currently 2911 GLAS 1 and 1246 GLAS 2 cases are being worked through on an ongoing basis with all cases that are cleared for payment being paid on a weekly basis.
