Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 24 Nov 1999

Vol. 511 No. 4

Written Answers. - Area Aid Applications.

Michael Ring

Question:

66 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 103 of 11 November 1999, he will give details of a change in boundaries on an area aid application for persons (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will send an official to physically walk the parcel of land which was disputed in view of the fact Teagasc and the Land Commission stand by their calculation of the area involved which contradicts his Department's calculations. [24671/99]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development

(Mr. Walsh): As stated in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 103 of 11 November the change in area from 3.71 hectares in 1998 to 3.60 hectares in 1999 reflects changes in boundaries as indicated on a map submitted by the person named with his 1999 area aid application form.

The area aid unit has informed the applicant of this and also sent him a map showing the boundaries of the parcel in question. The applicant has not made any further contact with my Department and there is no need for a physical inspection in this instance.