Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2021
750. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite an outstanding payment for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58437/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis was a joint application for Basic Payment and one of the applicants on the joint herd number is deceased. In cases such as this, the Inheritance Enquiry Unit of my Department work with the next of kin, Executor or Legal Representatives of a deceased farmer to help facilitate payment of any outstanding monies and to provide advice and assistance regarding other issues arising, such as a change to the registration details of a herd number where it may be required, or the transfer of payment entitlements or schemes.
In this case, the Inheritance Enquiry Unit has received no correspondence or notification from the surviving joint herd owner, Executor of Legal Representative regarding the death of the late joint herd owner.
The Inheritance Enquiry Unit has now issued a letter to the Representatives of the deceased which outlines the procedure to facilitate payment of outstanding monies and other advice and assistance regarding schemes.
The Executor, Legal Personal Representative or Solicitor should respond to this correspondence or directly contact the Inheritance Enquiry Unit at Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Eir Building, Knockmay Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois, E-mail: inheritance@agriculture.gov.ie, Phone Number: 0761-064428, in order to progress all outstanding issues.
The Inheritance Enquiry Unit is available to offer every assistance in the matter.
