Pearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 653: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will deal with an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20358/12]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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There has been a delay in processing appeals in the Agriculture Appeals Office due to the retirement of the Deputy Director who was acting as Director. The situation has now been resolved and the appeals from the person named will be considered and determined as quickly as possible.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 654: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment for a 2011 agri environment option scheme application will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20397/12]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The person named has been informed in writing that he was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1st September 2011.

Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check of all applications, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. This process is under way with a view to commencing payments as soon as possible. In the event of any queries arising from these checks my Department will be in direct contact with the person named.

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 655: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an agri environment option scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20399/12]

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 September 2010 and full payment totalling €1,115.75 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. Similar checks are carried out in respect of payment for the 2011 scheme year. These checks have been successfully completed and I expect payment to issue to the person named shortly.