Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 February 2014
180. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that has been made in resolving the dual claim issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7188/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs indicated in reply to a previous Question regarding this matter, following initial processing of the application of the person named, dual claims were identified in respect of a number of land parcels declared. Query letters issued to both applicants regarding their entitlement to claim the disputed land. While replies have been received, both farmers maintain that they have the right to declare the disputed land. An Official of my Department then made direct contact with the person named with a view to resolving all the outstanding issues.
As matter remains unresolved, the Departmental Official again contacted the person named yesterday (Monday 10th February) outlining the position and explaining that due to the complexity of the legal issues in this case we cannot proceed without further written instruction from the person named. The response of the person named is awaited.
