Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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327. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will receive their agri-environment option scheme payment; the reason for the delay in payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4529/15]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The person named was approved for participation in the 2012 Agri Environment Options Scheme (AEOS 3) with effect from 1 May 2013 and payment has issued in respect of the 2013 Scheme year. 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 in respect of the 2014 Scheme year, issues arose in respect of the Natura element of the plan. My officials are currently working towards resolving these issues and it is expected that payment in respect of 2014 will issue shortly.