Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 137: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a decision is expected on an appeal for single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24255/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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My Department wrote to the applicant's advisor on 02 September 2011, seeking additional information in relation to the appeal. A response to this query was received on 14 September 2011. The details within in the response are currently being examined. The result of this examination will determine what the next stage of the appeal process will be.

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 138: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason REP scheme payments have not been awarded in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo. [24256/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The first person named commenced REPS 4 in 2009 and has received full payment for the first year of their contract. 75% of their second year payment issued on 14th April 2011 for the amount of €4,927.50. Following a cross-check between the SFP application and REPS agri-environmental plan a discrepancy was discovered in relation to the area claimed for payment resulting in the imposition of a penalty and a delay in processing the 25% payment. The second person named also commenced REPS 4 in 2009 and has received full payment for the first year of their contract. 75% of their second year payment issued on 27th June 2011 for the amount of €2029.35. Following an on-farm inspection in 2011 an over-claim was discovered in relation to the area claimed for payment resulting in the imposition of a penalty and a delay in processing the 25% payment.

My Department is currently making arrangements to process outstanding 25% payments to farmers due in respect of 2010 and it is anticipated that they will commence in October.