Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 April 2014
518. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an appeal under the disadvantaged areas scheme in respect of a person, details supplied, in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17400/14]
View answerUnder 2013 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, eligible applicants' holdings were required to have satisfied minimum stocking density of 0.15 livestock units for a retention period of seven consecutive months, in addition to maintaining an annual average of 0.15 livestock units calculated over the twelve months of the scheme year. As the holding of the person named did not satisfy these minimum requirements, no payment is due to the person named under the 2013 Scheme. The person named was advised accordingly by letter of 19 March 2014 and advised of the option to pursue the matter with the Agricultural Appeals Office, should he so wish.
