Dáil Éireann - Volume 571 - 30 September, 2003

Written Answers. - Grant Payments.

  304. Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a revised decision will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo from the agriculture appeals office in respect of payment for 26 animals under the 2002 suckler cow premium scheme. [20054/03]

  Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh): The revised decision was issued to the herd owner on 29 September 2003.

  305. Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a year two payment of REP scheme 2. [20056/03]

  Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh): Payment issued to the person named on 16 September 2003.

  306. Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a REP scheme appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be finalised. [20057/03]

  Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh): The appeal by the person named against a REPS penalty was examined by the REPS appeals committee. The committee decided that the penalty had been correctly applied and that it should remain in place. The person named has been informed of the decision.

  The appeals committee is independent and its decisions represent my Department's final position on any penalty case.