Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 June 2010
319 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason an application for the 2009 single payment scheme national reserve in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon was refused; if it is possible for the person to appeal this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24360/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named submitted an application for an allocation of entitlements under Category B of the 2009 National Reserve.
This category catered for new entrants to farming after 15th May 2007. A New Entrant is defined as a farmer who did not pursue any agricultural activity in his/her own name or at his/her own risk in the five years immediately preceding the commencement of the new agricultural activity. In addition applicants must also meet certain criteria in relation to on and off farm income limits and educational qualifications.
The person named was deemed ineligible under this category as his off-farm income exceeded the upper limited of €30,000. The person named was notified in writing of this decision on 2nd December 2009 and was given an opportunity to appeal. To date there is no record of an appeal having being submitted by the person named.
