Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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In Phase 1 of this scheme, applicants were required to reduce milk production in the period October 2016 to December 2016, compared to the same period in 2015. Applicants had until February 3rd to apply via their cooperative/purchaser for payment. These applications were required to be sent on to my Department by February 9th.

My Department is currently processing the applications and payment will be made to qualifying participants following administrative checks per EU requirements. As set out under the terms of the scheme which were fixed at EU level, payments will be made within 90 days of the final date of the reduction period for phase 1 i.e. 90 days from 31st December 2016 which is the 31st March 2017.