Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 March 2013
219. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite and approve an appeal regarding a forestry contract in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14378/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraBased on additional information supplied by the above named person that the area under his plantation is enclosed and improved, the Forest Service has re-examined this case. As a result, it has been decided that the classification of the plantation will be restored to GPC3 or enclosed land. On this basis, recoupment of the overpayment will be based on the area now determined as correct and in line with the client’s request that the site be treated as GPC3. The Forest Service has therefore recalculated the outstanding debt and has notified the client that his request has been approved and that the amount to be repaid has been reduced.
