Noel Harrington (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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289. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding all payments from his Department to a person (details supplied) in County Cork for 2011; the deductions that were made to any payments in 2011; if these deductions were appealed; the date on which this appeal was decided; the decision of this appeal; the amount involved; the reason this repayment has not issued to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54834/13]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Following a review of land parcels declared by the person named for the 2010 scheme year, over-claims were established on 4 parcels. Notification of the over-claims issued on 18 August 2011 and the resulting 2010 overpayment of €3,388.74 was deducted from the advance payment for the 2011 Single Payment Scheme. In addition the balancing 2011 Single Farm Payment amount was reduced accordingly.

The position in relation to other schemes is being determined.

There is no record of an appeal having been received. An official of my Department will contact the person named to progress this matter.

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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290. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will receive their single farm payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54855/13]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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As processing of the application of the person named under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme has recently been finalised, payment under this scheme is due to issue to the person named in the coming days, directly to the nominated bank account.

Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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291. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will examine and clarify a financial discipline single farm payment reduction of €720 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54857/13]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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An application under the 2013 Single Payment Scheme was received from the person named on 8 May 2013. This application was processed and the advance payment issued on 16 October, with the balancing payment issuing on 2 December.

The reduction in question is due to the application of Financial Discipline. This is a reduction of 2.453658% and is applied in accordance with the relevant EU Regulations. It was necessitated by the need to ensure that the overall EU budget is not exceeded. The reduction applies on all payments under the Single Payment Scheme in excess of €2,000. Member States have no discretion in the application of Financial Discipline.