Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 January 2013
217. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry incurred an increased sanction for a cross compliance failure; if the matter will be reviewed as the person cannot afford to lose this amount of their single farm payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3291/13]
View answerThe reason for the penalty in this instance was outlined to the applicant by letter from my Department on 20 August 2012 and also in a reply to a previous Parliamentary Question on this case on 9th October 2012. In summary, the penalty arose from a breach of Nitrates legislation. My Department’s letter and also my response in the House drew attention to the review process which is available to the applicant, which involves submission in writing to the Department of any new relevant evidence, including any supporting documentation. To date, the applicant has not initiated the review process.
