Grant Payments.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2005

Tuesday, 1 February 2005

Questions (239)

John McGuinness

Question:

239 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if an appeal in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny relative to payments under the REP scheme will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2357/05]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

The person named reduced the size of his holding and a penalty was imposed on him in November last. He appealed the penalty directly to the Agriculture Appeals Office. At the request of the appeals office, my Department is reviewing the penalty. My Department will shortly convey its decision to the appeals office, which will make a final determination. The Agriculture Appeals Office is statutorily independent of my Department.