Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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985. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total savings in 2012 disadvantaged area scheme payments solely due to the changes in the stocking rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34959/13]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Processing of the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme is largely finalised, with a small number of residual cases continuing to be processed as further supporting documentation and information is submitted by applicants. To date, payments worth in excess of €210 million have issued to 95,590 beneficiaries compared to €223 million paid under the 2011 Scheme. The level of savings achieved as a result of the changes to the minimum stocking density requirements is almost €10 million.