Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
1002. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of staffing of the Agricultural Appeals Office; to compare timeframes in dealing with cases over the past two years; if he is aware of a backlog of cases submitted and awaiting decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9638/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that the Agriculture Appeals office currently has a full complement of staff consisting of a Director, 11 Appeals officers and a fully staffed administrative section. A new Director of Agriculture Appeals was appointed on 3 May 2016 following a competitive process organised by the Public Appointments Service in line with the provisions of the Agriculture Appeals Act.
The Director produces an annual report that includes an evaluation of the processing of cases. The 2014 report is available at www.agriappeals.gov.ie and the 2015 report will be published shortly.
