Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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606. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the agri-environment option scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry [29840/14]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from 1 May 2013. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. During these checks an over claim was identified in relation to the Natura action which resulted in deductions been made from the 2013 Scheme year payment. The person named was notified of these deductions by letter and 75% entitlements in respect of 2013 issued on the 30 June 2014. Final arrangements are in train to issue the balancing 25% payment to all eligible AEOS 3 participants as soon as possible.