Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 October 2012
173. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the position regarding a disadvantaged area payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if he has received an application from this person for exemption from the stocking density requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43993/12]
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. Immediately a decision is reached on this application, the person concerned will be notified in writing. Should the decision be negative, a fully independent appeals procedure is available.
