Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 November 2012
199. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a single payment appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in reviewing this case; when a decision will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50571/12]
View answerAn on-line application under the Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Area Scheme was submitted on behalf of the person named by his Agricultural Consultant on 14 April 2012.
Dual claims were identified in respect of two of the land parcels declared. Following correspondence with my Department, the applicant confirmed in writing, on 11 September, that he did not have the right to claim the parcels. Under the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme every entitlement must be accompanied by an eligible hectare of land. As the shortfall exceeded 20% of the eligible area found, no payment can be made.
Such decisions can, however, be appealed to the Agriculture Appeals Office and my Department has written to the applicant setting out the appeals procedure.
