Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 February 2024
385. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received their ACRES payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5027/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named was approved into Tranche 1 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), with a contract commencement date of 1 January 2023.
I can confirm that the ACRES claim for the person named is progressing through the necessary validation checks. This claim is one of a batch of claims that has not yet issued, and my officials are working to facilitate payment as soon as possible.
I fully appreciate the frustration felt by farmers experiencing payment delays and their concern regarding uncertainty of payments, and I want to reassure you that everything is being done to pay all ACRES applicants who clear pre-payment checks as a matter of priority.
