Written Answers Nos. 196-199
196. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if forestry grants for the plantation of trees will continue into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43517/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFunding for forestry in 2013, like every other item in my Department’s budget, will be determined in the context of ongoing discussions on the framing of the 2013 Budget. I am committed to achieving the highest possible level of funding for forestry into the future, to ensure a sustainable and viable industry, and to provide attractive incentives to farmers and other landowners to plant their land.
197. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the position regarding an area based payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43518/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application under the 2012 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 10 April 2012, processing of which has recently been completed. Payment will, therefore, issue shortly to the nominated bank account of the person named.
198. Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if a review was requested in respect of a single farm penalty appeal on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if so, the outcome of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43540/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person named requested a review of a decision to impose a 3% penalty arising from a contravention of the Nitrates Regulations. The outcome of the review was to uphold the original decision which was notified to the person concerned on 8 February 2012. The person was also informed of the right to appeal the outcome of the review to the Independent Agriculture Appeals Office within 3 months of the date of the review. My Department understands that an appeal has not been received by the Agriculture Appeals Office.
If the Director of Appeals considers that there are exceptional circumstances, a late appeal may be accepted for consideration. Accordingly, if the person concerned wishes to pursue this avenue, an application should be made to the Director of Appeals, Agriculture Appeals Office, Kilminchy Court, Portlaoise, (www.agriappeals.gov.ie ) outlining the circumstances and enclosing all relevant documentation. The outcome of this process can be appealed to the Office of the Ombudsman.
199. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if a disadvantaged payment was issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [43541/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraPayment issued to the nominated bank account of the person named on 26 September 2012.
