Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My understanding is that farmers apply to the scheme. Also, they cannot get any payments until it is shown they are eligible, they pass the necessary tests and we do the necessary inspections. They will then get a 75% payment and that will be followed by the 25% top-up payment after all controls have been completed. The guidelines were laid down by the Commission.