Niamh Smyth
Ceist:538. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite the GLAS 2 payments for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21627/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 9 May 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
The first person named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of the 1 January 2016.
During the 2016 prepayment checking process issues were identified. Department officials are actively working to resolve these issues with a view to further processing the application for payment at the earliest opportunity.
The second person named was approved into GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of the 1 January 2016.
The application has now passed the pre-payment checks in respect of the 2016 scheme year and the 85% payment for 2016 has been processed and payment has issued. The remaining 15% will issues in due course.