Michael Ring
Question:351. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will be reached on an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [45765/21]
View answerThursday, 23 September 2021
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The above named made an application to Young Farmers Capital Investment (YFCIS) of TAMS II on 7th January 2020. A payment claim was subsequently submitted on 1st March 2021.
During the processing of the claim documents, the applicant was chosen for inspection which was carried out on 4th May 2021. On inspection, it was found that there was a difference between the number of multi place feeders and meal troughs found and claimed for.
A pre-payment penalty letter dated 17th June 2021 issued to the applicant informing them that a 100% penalty would apply to the In-parlour feeding system investment.
The applicant's have sought a review of this penalty which is currently being processed. Once the review is complete, the applicants will be notified of the outcome.