Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2016
560. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who has appealed a decision in respect of payment under the young farmers scheme and national reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39988/16]
View answerThe person named submitted an application under the 2015 National Reserve ‘Old Young Farmer’ category to my Department. This application was not successful as the person named did not meet the educational criteria required under the terms and conditions of the National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme. He was notified of this decision and was offered the opportunity to submit an appeal.
The person named subsequently submitted an appeal. This appeal was considered on the basis of the information provided by the person named and the records held by my Department. The outcome of the appeal was that the original decision was upheld. The person named was notified of this decision in writing and was offered the opportunity of a further appeal to the Basic Payment Scheme Appeals Committee. The person named has submitted this appeal to the Appeals Committee. The Agricultural Appeals Office is currently dealing with this appeal and the person named will be notified in writing of the outcome of his appeal once completed.
