Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013
994. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway was penalised in relation to their single farm payment in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16188/13]
View answerTo comply with EU requirements, the applicant was one of a number selected for inspection under the 2011 Single Payment Scheme. This inspection resulted in findings of an over-declaration in area of greater than 20%, which under the terms and conditions of the scheme resulted in no payment in respect of 2011. The applicant was notified of this decision on the 16 January 2012.
The applicant requested a review of this decision and the outcome of the review, which upheld the original decision, was notified by letter dated 13 March 2012. The applicant was also advised of the right to appeal the outcome of the review to the independent Agriculture Appeals Office, within three months of the date of the review letter. My Department understands that no such appeal was lodged, to date.
