Written answers

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food

Grant Payments

4:00 pm

Photo of Michelle MulherinMichelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 515: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a REP scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if same can be expedited as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16569/12]

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon 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 1 November 2010 and full payment totalling €368.96 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. Payment in respect of the 2011 Scheme year is subject to a similar administrative checking process which includes verification of capital investment through checks on receipts. These checks are being finalised and I expect payment for 2011 to issue shortly.

Photo of Dara CallearyDara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 516: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason agri environment option scheme applications have been delayed in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo; if he will expedite these claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16572/12]

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The first person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1 November 2010 and full payment totalling €806.77 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. During these checks a query arose in relation to the some parcels listed as being rented on the 2011 SPS application of the person named. As actions on rented parcels are not eligible for AEOS my Department has been in contact with the applicant's planner in relation to this matter. Payment will issue at the earliest opportunity once this issue is satisfactorily resolved and all validations successfully completed.

The second person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1 November 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. These checks have been successfully completed and I expect payment to issue shortly.

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