Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 November 2020
341. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the ANC and single farm payments issued to date to farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the percentage of applicants still awaiting initial payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34517/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is provided below.
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)
|
County |
Eligible Applicants |
Paid Applicants |
Percentage Paid |
Amount Paid |
|
Cavan |
4,667 |
4,596 |
98.5% |
€23,164,530 |
|
Monaghan |
3,904 |
3,841 |
98.4% |
€18,283,884 |
Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC)
|
County |
Eligible Applicants |
Paid Applicants |
Percentage Paid |
Amount Paid |
|
Cavan |
4,749 |
4,270 |
90.0% |
€8,622,637 |
|
Monaghan |
3,993 |
3,547 |
88.8% |
€6,464,887 |
In relation to ANC payments, many farmers will only meet the stocking retention requirements in the coming weeks in order to qualify for payment.
For both the BPS and ANC schemes, regular pay runs are in place so that cases are paid as they become clear. Preparations are also underway in my Department for the commencement of balancing payments under both schemes in early December.
