Dáil Éireann - Volume 541 - 09 October, 2001

Written Answers. - Rural Environment Protection Scheme.

244. Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason [1192] a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received a third year REP scheme payment. [22912/01]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (Mr. Walsh): Please note this herd owner lives in County Mayo. The application for payment from the person named was received on 16 August 2001 and is being processed in accordance with the targets agreed in the protocol on direct payments to farmers. Payment will issue within 21 days.