The Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department.
I have been advised, however, that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office indicate that the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure Scheme (BEAM) appeal was received on 2 December 2019.
The Appeals Office requested the file and a statement on the grounds of appeal from my Department and all relevant documentation have now been forwarded to the the Appeals Office.
I am advised that the appeal is to be assigned to an Appeals Officer shortly and that the Appeals Office will then be in contact with the appellant concerning the appeal.