Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 February 2013
169. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the full single farm payment will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7604/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraA request for a review of a 20% Cross Compliance penalty under the 2012 Single Payment Scheme relating to non-compliances under Statutory Management Requirement 4 (Nitrates) was received from the person named in November 2012. The applicant was advised, by letter dated 7 February 2013, of the outcome of this review, which was to uphold the original decision. The applicant was also advised 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 letter. Furthermore, the outcome of a separate review of a 3% penalty relating to Good Agricultural Environment Condition was also notified to the applicant by letter dated 7 February 2013. The applicant also has the right to appeal the outcome of this review to the independent Agriculture Appeals Office, within 3 months of the date of the review letter.
