Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
635. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite an appeal hearing in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8005/14]
View answerThe Agriculture Appeals Office received an appeal from the above-mentioned on 8 October 2013. The appeal was acknowledged and a request was sent to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for the Department file and a statement on the issue on the same date. The Department file was received on 28 November 2013 and was immediately assigned to an Appeals Officer.
The appellant in this case did not request an oral hearing on submission of his appeal, and has subsequently confirmed to the Agriculture Appeals Office that an oral hearing is not requested. The Appeals Officer will be in direct contact with the appellant shortly in relation to this appeal and a decision letter will subsequently issue.
