Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017
984. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the young farmers' scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34791/17]
View answerThe person named submitted applications under the 2017 National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme to my Department. The Terms and Conditions of the 2017 National Reserve and Young Farmers Scheme state that an applicant must have successfully completed a recognised course of education in agriculture giving rise to an award at FETAC Level 6 or its equivalent by 15th May 2017. The supporting document submitted by the person named as part of his application under the schemes stated that he would not have completed his agricultural education course by 15 May 2017.
On this basis the person named was deemed to be ineligible under the 2017 National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme and was notified in writing of this decision. He was given the option to appeal this decision to my Department and an appeal has been received this week. This appeal will now be examined and the person named will be notified of the outcome in writing shortly.
