John Perry
Ceist:413 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if a favourable decision has been made on the appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1804/01]
Written Answers. - Grant Payments.
The herdowner lodged an appeal on 5 December 2000 concerning his 2000 cattle headage and suckler cow premium application. Appeals require individual examination and are dealt with in the order in which they are received. This appeal will be examined shortly and the herdowner will be notified of the outcome.
John Perry
Ceist:414 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will intervene on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo and ensure that the person receives 2001 sheep headage; if he will release all restrictions imposed on the person's 2000 sheep headage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1822/01]
Following an inspection of the flock of the person named it was found that he did not have the number of sheep on which he applied for payment under the ewe premium and sheep headage schemes. Consequently, under the terms and conditions of the schemes he was deemed ineligible for payment under the 2000 schemes and also debarred from participation under the 2001 schemes. He was notified of this decision in writing and was advised that he could have his case reviewed by submitting a written appeal within 21 days to the district livestock inspector at his local office. No record of an appeal has been received by my Department. However, if he wishes to have his case reviewed he should contact his local office for an application form and submit it without further delay.