Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy should not be surprised at this provision as a similar provision was introduced in previous legislation. Appeals related to tuberculosis grants were specifically excluded from the appeals process in the Agricultural Appeals Act.

When I read this Bill I asked whether it would provide for an appeals process. A Minister must have good cause for not paying compensation and the issue would need to be clear-cut before a refusal would be made. The Bill clearly sets out what would be required before a Minister would decide not to pay full or partial compensation. To appeal against the Minister's decision in such circumstances would be-----