Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2012

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Questions (912)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

912. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on an appeal on derogation on a disadvantaged area scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48136/12]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

While the person named applied for derogation under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas scheme, the application was unsuccessful. The applicant was notified of this decision in writing and advised of the right of appeal to the recently established independent DAS Appeals Committee.