Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 September 2020
899. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review a case (details supplied); if the person has recourse in the case; if a late application can be accepted under the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24134/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe objective of the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme – Suckler is to further increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd through better quality data on herd performance, supporting decision making on farm and support of best practice in welfare management.
The scheme opened on 12th March 2020 and the closing date for receipt of applications was 15th May 2020. Applications were made via my Department’s online application system at www.agfood.ie. The application period was well publicised and promoted and in excess of 27,000 applications were successfully submitted on time. It is not possible to accept a late application in these circumstances.
