Michael Healy-Rae
Question:1264. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37678/23]
View answerMonday, 11 September 2023
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I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department.
I have been informed that the Agriculture Appeals Office received an appeal from the person named on 23rd February 2023. However, at that time no internal review of the decision had been requested of my Department. A review decision was subsequently requested and was completed during May 2023. I am informed the person named subsequently provided grounds of appeal to the Agriculture Appeals Office during August 2023 and this allowed the appeal to be progressed.
I am also informed the Agriculture Appeals Office is since in receipt of my Department’s statement on the grounds of appeal and the related documents which will allow for the appeal to be assigned to an Appeals Officer. I am assured the Appeals Officer will be in contact with the farmer in the near future to progress this appeal.