The person named submitted an application under the ‘old young farmer’ category of the 2015 National Reserve. This application was not successful as the applicant was deemed not to have commenced farming during the period 1 January 2008 to 31st December 2009. The person named was notified of this decision and was offered the opportunity to submit an appeal. My Department has now received an appeal from the person named in relation to their National Reserve application. This appeal will be considered by my Department based on the information set out by the applicant and a decision with regard to the outcome of the appeal will be notified in writing to the applicant as soon as possible.