Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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452. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will waive an overcharge fee placed on a direct payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30034/17]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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The person named was subject of a field inspection under 2016 GLAS on 13th April 2017. The outcome of this inspection was examined for any impact on payments already issued under the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme, as required under the governing EU Regulations. This examination found an over-declaration in area of between 3% and 10%, leading to a penalty.

Officials in my Department have reviewed the position in relation to the 2016 Basic Payment Scheme and I am pleased to advise that the original area over-declaration has been reduced to under 3% and 2 hectares.  Any monies owing to the person named as a result of this change will now be processed and issued to his nominated bank account shortly.