Sheep Welfare Scheme Appeals

Wednesday, 24 October 2018

Questions (262)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

262. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on a review by the inspectorate of a sheep welfare scheme penalty in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44001/18]

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Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The applicant was notified of the results of a Sheep Welfare Scheme inspection on 2nd May 2018, following which a review request by the applicant was received by the Department on 23rd July 2018. The matter is currently being examined by officials in my Department and the person involved will be notified directly of the outcome as soon as one is available. In the event that the applicant is dissatisfied with the outcome of this review, the decision can be appealed to the independent Agriculture Appeals Office, within 3 months of the review decision.