Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2015
208. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Laois, whose appeal against his Department's decision failed as the medical evidence provided was deemed to be insufficient; if he will reopen the case, as it is clear that the person was treated badly and unfairly by his Department; and if he will expedite a reply. [19604/15]
View answerAn application under the 2014 Grassland Sheep Scheme was received from the person named on 15 May 2014. Payment has not issued to the person named as the holding concerned has not satisfied the Scheme minimum eligibility requirements namely, the submission of the annual sheep census form prior to the extended closing date of 14 February 2014. The person named unsuccessfully applied for the late acceptance of the form on the grounds of force majeure. The person named has been advised of the option to submit an appeal to the Agricultural Appeals Office should he so wish.
