Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 February 2005
146 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a further oral hearing will be made in relation to the appeal of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath against the decision taken by her Department to disallow amendments to their 2002 area aid application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6477/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe appeals officer issued a decision on 30 January 2005 to disallow the appeal submitted in this case. A copy of the decision will be forwarded to the Deputy. An oral hearing was held on 19 January 2005. The decision of an appeals officer is final and conclusive, except in certain circumstances. An appeals officer may change a decision if there is new evidence, new facts or a relevant change in circumstances. The officer in this case considers that no new evidence has been provided that would warrant a change in the decision. The director of agriculture appeals may revise a decision if a mistake has been made in respect of the law or the facts of the case. The director in this case has reviewed the file and is satisfied that there are no grounds for revising the decision of the appeals officer. A case may be appealed to the High Court on a point of law.
