Agriculture Appeals.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2005

Tuesday, 22 February 2005

Ceisteanna (298)

Pat Breen

Ceist:

299 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if unsuccessful appellants to the agricultural appeals office are notified of their right of appeal to the office of the Ombudsman rather than initially to the director of the office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5927/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

Unsuccessful appellants are advised of their right of recourse to the office of the Ombudsman. In addition, under the Agriculture Appeals Act 2001, the decision of an appeals officer may be reviewed by the Director of Agriculture Appeals, where the legality or factual basis of the decision is questioned.