Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2024
366. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on a derogation appeal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8677/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraA review decision letter recently issued to the named individual in response to his request for a review of my Department's decision to reject his holding from the Nitrates Derogation and the financial penalty this resulted in.
Holdings rejected from the Nitrates Derogation are subject to the normal stocking rate limit of 170 kg livestock manure nitrogen per hectare for the year in question. If that limit is breached a financial penalty may then apply.
The letter that issued addressed the named individual's queries and also informed him of his right to seek an appeal with the Agriculture Appeals Office should he wish to do so.
