Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2012
476. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the position regarding a disadvantaged area scheme payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41835/12]
View answerThe person concerned is an applicant under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. Currently, this applicant is one of a number whose cases are impacted by a requirement of a minimum stocking density of 0.3 livestock units per forage hectare and who have applied for a derogation in this regard. This application had not been determined in sufficient time to enable payment with the first tranche on 26 September. However, immediately a decision is reached, the person will be notified in writing. Should the decision be negative, a fully independent appeals procedure is available.
