Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 June 2016
278. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to ensure that a herd number is issued to a person (details supplied) without further delay in order to allow their farming activities to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17784/16]
View answerThe application for a herd number from the person concerned, which was received from the person named on 20th April 2016, is being processed. Processing of the application has been delayed, in part due to the high volume of applications received at this time every year arising from the closing date for the Basic Payment Scheme. The Inspecting Officer attempted to make contact with the applicant on 20th of June to arrange an inspection but was informed that the applicant was away on holidays and would not be available for another week. The Inspecting Officer will endeavour to make an appointment with the applicant on her return, for an inspection at a later date.
