Sinn Féin MLA Francie Molloy has welcomed the news that all farm maps are now correct and that an extra fortnight has been allocated to those farmers who received incorrect maps.
Mr. Molloy said,
“I welcome the news that the Minister Michelle O’Neill has moved to rectify a mistake in the final batch of maps recently issued and has given those affected farmers and extra two weeks to examine and return their single farm application.
Given the number of maps that had to be produced and sent out the Department should be congratulated in getting them out without undue delay.
“These new maps are an opportunity to reduce the lead time between application and of the Single Farm Payment so this intervention by the Minister will ensure swift payment if properly examined by the farmer.
“It is important that all farmers scrutinise their map and inform the department of any changes so that their single payment application can go through as fast as possible.”