Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2021
511. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on an appeal for GLAS payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3437/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department.
I have been advised, however, that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office indicate that an appeal was received from the above named in February 2020.
The Appeals Office requested the file and a statement on the grounds of appeal from my Department and all relevant documentation has been forwarded to the Appeals Office.
I am advised that the appeal has been assigned to an Appeals Officer for examination and determination. The Office is currently experience delays in dealing with appeals due to a significant increase in the number of agriculture and forestry appeals received in 2020 and the restrictions put in place to deal with the ongoing COVID-19 situation. I have been assured that the appeal in question will be dealt with as soon as possible.
