Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 550: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive their agri-environment options scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3515/12]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) with effect from 1st September 2010 and full payment has issued in respect of 2010. 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. These checks have now been successfully completed and I expect payment in respect of 2011 to issue shortly.