Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 163: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31045/12]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The holding of the person named above was restricted under the TB Eradication Scheme on 25 February 2011 and remains restricted. Payments totalling €9771.60 have been paid under the On Farm Market Valuation, Income Supplement and Hardship Schemes up to 21 January 2012.

Eligibility for further payments under the Income Supplement and Hardship Schemes is contingent on the person named complying with Tax Clearance and testing requirements. A Tax Clearance Certificate is required when payments in a twelve month period are likely to exceed €10,000. The person named has been informed of the requirement to provide a Tax Clearance Certificate and further consideration of payment will be made on receipt of this. Payment is also contingent on compliance with testing requirements under the TB Eradication scheme which includes the completion of tests by the due date. The person named has been informed of the testing requirements and has failed thus far to carry out a reactor re-test scheduled to take place in his herd on 3 February 2012. Continued failure to carry out this test may have implications for any further payments due. The District Veterinary Office has informed the person named of the above.