Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2017
538. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a review of the case of a person (details supplied); the timeframe for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5845/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Agriculture Appeals Office has confirmed that the person named lodged an appeal in relation to the Areas of Natural Constraint scheme. A decision letter was issued on 14 September 2016 by an Appeals Officer to the person named notifying him of the outcome of the appeal. A request for a review of the appeal decision by the Director of the Agriculture Appeals Office was received from the person named in October 2016. Under the Act only the Director may perform such reviews which must be undertaken in full compliance with the legal requirements and following a detailed assessment of the case to be reviewed. Currently there are a considerable number of requests for reviews being dealt with by the Director. Every effort is being made to finalise the review submitted by the person named as a matter of urgency.
