Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
1526. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their appeal against the refusal to allow their entry to the young farmers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24977/16]
View answerMy Department received a 2015 Basic Payment Scheme application under the herd number shown. This application was received prior to the herd number being changed into joint names to include the person named as a young farmer. My Department also received applications to transfer entitlements and for participation under the Young Farmers Scheme under the herd number shown. The appeal of the decision in respect of the unsuccessful Young Farmers Scheme application is currently under consideration by my Department. As part of this process an official from my Department has been in direct contact with the Agricultural Agent acting on behalf of the person named to discuss the options available to progress the Young Farmers Scheme application. When the required clarifications have been received the case will be concluded and the person named notified in writing.
