I 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 the following for the years 2016 to 2020:
YEAR
|
No of Appeals Received
|
Percentage of Appeals Allowed/Partially Allowed or Revised by the Department*
|
2016
|
598
|
41%
|
2017
|
638
|
37%
|
2018
|
556
|
39%
|
2019
|
570
|
44%
|
2020
|
760
|
39%
|
The Agriculture Appeals Office publishes an Annual Report each year which includes more in-depth statistical information. The reports can be found at the following link: http://www.agriappeals.gov.ie/publications/annualreports/
*Please note that the percentage figures include closed appeals that were received in the year in question and in previous years. It is not a percentage of the appeals received and closed in the year.