Tom Fleming
Ceist:247 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a forestry appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [22361/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 May 2012
247 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a forestry appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [22361/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe period of payment under the afforestation schemes is 20 years for farmers and 15 years for non-farmers with a higher rate of premium payable to farmers. Eligibility for the different rates is determined by the applicant's farming status at the time of application. The appeal by the person named was received within the past fortnight and is being prepared for submission to the Appeals Committee. As soon as the decision is given the person named will be notified of the outcome.