Paul Connaughton (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 466: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants for the agri environment option scheme 2011 that have received 100% of their payment; the number that have received 75% of their payments and if he is confident that the same issues that occurred last year will not be repeated this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30299/12]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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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 well advanced with a view to commencing payments shortly. Every effort is being made to ensure that participants receive their initial payments under the scheme as quickly as possible. In the event of any queries arising from these checks my Department will be in direct contact with the applicants concerned.