Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
1928. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason that a 100% GLAS penalty has been applied to a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry for a minor non-compliance, if this penalty will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20965/22]
View answerThe person named is a GLAS 1 participant with their contract commencing on October 1st 2015. The herd was selected for inspection on December 2nd 2020 and an issue was identified in respect of the Protection of Watercourses from Bovines action where temporary fencing was found to be in place on a section of the watercourse. As this was in breach of the specifications a penalty was applied.
An appeal was received in respect of this penalty but following a review, the Regional Inspector retained the original decision. A letter issued on 3rd February providing the opportunity of further appeal to the Agriculture Appeals Office within three months.
