Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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173. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a matter (details supplied) will be investigated; if the outstanding payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23930/18]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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The area of forestry in question was approved in 1990 under the Western Tree Planting Grant Scheme. The Department have investigated the issue in question and can confirm that the total approved grant for this contract was paid in two parts, with the first payment made in November 1990 and the second – and final – instalment was made in 1998. Under the Western Package Tree Planting Grant Scheme, no annual premium payments were due. Therefore, all payments have been made under this contract and it is considered closed.