Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
896. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an appeal in relation to the grassland sheep scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway was finalised; if so, the outcome of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1633/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application under the Grassland Sheep Scheme was received from the person named 9 May 2011.
On processing the application it was established that no sheep Census form was received in my Department for the period December 2010, as required under the Terms and Conditions which govern the Scheme. The person named subsequently sought a review of this requirement on grounds of Force Majeure/Exceptional Circumstances and had furnished supporting documentary evidence.
Having reviewed the case in light of this documentation, the appeal was granted, thereby allowing the application to be processed to finality, with a view to payment issuing shortly.
