Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 October 2020
413. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if farmers can be notified after satellite inspections are carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28028/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll applicants subject to a remote sensing/satellite inspection receive notification by letter of the outcome of the inspection.
Where an applicant has no area over-declaration identified at individual scheme level, they are notified of the inspection outcome by letter and can raise any queries on the outcome with my Department.
Where an applicant has an area over-declaration at individual scheme level they are notified of the initial inspection outcome and afforded the opportunity to submit comments on the findings, which will be examined by my Department in advance of the finalisation of the inspection. The applicant can, however, choose to accept the findings of the inspection at this initial stage and will then receive a notification of the final outcome based on this.
In the event that an applicant is dissatisfied with this final outcome of the inspection, they can still request a review of the final decision and will be notified of the outcome of the review by letter.
