Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016
749. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether it is appropriate, in the context of a citizen’s right to natural justice, that his officers can enter lands where that officer has a reasonable belief that the lands are the subject of payments under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22463/16]
View answerEU regulations governing the Direct Payment Schemes and other area based schemes requires my Department to carry-out administrative and on-the-spot checks to ensure that the land declared for aid is eligible for payment.
In submitting an application/s under the Direct Payments Schemes, applicants agree to permit officials or agents of the Department to carry out on-farm inspections, with or without prior notice and without prejudice to public liability.
