Paul Connaughton (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 382: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not been paid under the agri-environment options scheme; when they will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31903/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Following a successful appeal the person named was informed by letter dated 1st May 2011 of their approval for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1st November 2011.

Under the EU regulations governing the scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. There has been a delay in processing this application due to the appeal process. However, the case is now being examined with a view to early payment or notification to the person named of any query arising.