Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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477. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will clarify an issue (details supplied) in relation to an agri-environment options scheme and natura 2000 scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41955/13]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Under the AEOS and Natura Schemes, undertakings shall be for a minimum of five years, otherwise all or part of the aid paid shall be repaid. Where the participant has ceased farming and has completed three years of the undertaking reimbursement of aid will not be required. In cases where all of the holding is transferred to a family member the AEOS contract transfers to that family member, provided that person is not already receiving aid under AEOS or REPS.