Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 May 2018
485. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants that were successful and unsuccessful, respectively under the Scottish derogation; the number of applications received that were from County Cavan; the number granted; the grounds used for refusal and granting of applications, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23279/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraA total of 2,122 successful applications were received under the Scottish Derogation measure under the Basic Payment Scheme. 1,301 applications were deemed to be unsuccessful.
In total, 145 applications were received under the Scottish Derogation measure of the Basic Payment Scheme from the county of Cavan, of which 87 applicants were successful.
The eligibility for Scottish Derogation applications was set out in the Terms and Conditions of the Scottish Derogation Scheme. Applicants who did not satisfy the eligibility criteria were deemed unsuccessful.
