Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019
530. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); when a decision can be expected on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6498/19]
View answerThe person named submitted a 2017 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraint schemes application on 15 May 2017. Under the Terms and Conditions of these schemes, an applicant, as well as meeting the scheme criteria, must comply with EU regulatory requirements relating to Cross Compliance.
The application of the person named was selected for an ovine identification and registration inspection. The person named failed to co-operate with this inspection resulting in a 100% cross compliance penalty being applied to all his area based schemes.
The person named was notified of this decision on 12 March 2018 and of his right to seek a review from the District Inspector, but to date no such request has been received. Officials in my Department will examine the case if a written review request is submitted, together with any supporting documentation, to the District Inspector.
In the event that the person named is dissatisfied with the outcome of any such review, the decision may be appealed to the independent Agriculture Appeals Office within 3 months.
