Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2021
1051. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in a BEAM, beef exceptional aid measure, scheme appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9527/21]
View answerI wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department.
I have been advised that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office indicate that an appeal in relation to the BEAM scheme was received from the person named in February 2020. The Appeals Office requested the file and a statement on the grounds of appeal from my Department and all relevant documentation was forwarded to the Appeals Office.
I am advised that the appeal has been assigned to an Appeals Officer for examination and determination and the case will be dealt with in due course. The Appeals Office regrets the delay in dealing with the appeal, this is due to an increase in the number of appeals submitted to the Office in 2020.
