Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 443: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment for the agri-environment options scheme 2011 will issue to persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12428/12]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st November 2010 and full payment totalling €833.31 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, have to be completed before any payment can issue in respect of 2011. Final checks are being carried out on this application with a view to early payment in respect of 2010.

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 444: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application for a grant will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12440/12]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The person named registered fourteen beef breed animals under the 2011 Suckler Welfare Scheme. The applicant provided information that all of the calves were weaned on the same day, which is contrary to the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. This decision was successfully appealed to my Department. Therefore, payment in respect of 12 animals will issue to the named person shortly. The two remaining animals are ineligible for payment under the conditions of the Scheme due to the age of the dams at the time of calving.