John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 528: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive payment for REP scheme 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18446/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The person named commenced REPS 4 in February 2009 and has received full payment in respect of year 1.

My officials are currently examining this file in relation to a nitrates issue. The outstanding payment for 2010 cannot be processed until this examination is complete. My officials will be in touch with the person named as soon as possible.

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 529: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding a suckler cow appeal submitted in November 2010 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [18458/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The person named registered thirty one beef breed animals under the 2009 Suckler Welfare Scheme. Under the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme, the calves must be weaned in at least two groups for herds of more than ten suckler cows. This person named provided information that he had weaned all of the animals on the same day. Therefore, these animals were not eligible for payment under the requirements of the Scheme.

The applicant sought a review of this decision and submitted revised weaning dates. However, the new dates conflicted with previous information submitted to my Department and, therefore could not be accepted. A letter confirming this decision was issued by my Department on the 1st of July 2011. The person named has the right of appeal against this decision to the Agricultural Appeals Office.