Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2023
651. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if outstanding payments due to a person (details supplied) for the years 2019 and 2021, under GLAS will be paid immediately. [2766/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis Herd Number, containing two persons, was approved to GLAS 2 with a contract commencement date of 1st January 2016.
Payments issued for scheme years 2016 to 2018 inclusive. Unfortunately one of the persons named on the Herd Number died in 2018.
The Inheritance Enquiry Unit is currently engaging with the Solicitor and Legal Personal Representative for the Estate. On receipt of the necessary documentations, any payments due to the Estate, which may be released to the Legal Personal Representative.
Processing of 2021 GLAS payments are ongoing. Administrative checks involving a number of sections within the Department take place on all GLAS claims. All cases must clear validation checks before payment can issue.
GLAS payments are continuing on a weekly basis as applications pass all validation checks and are approved for payment.
