Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 155: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an appeal to the aid scheme for crops damaged by frost in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [23957/10]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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I introduced this Scheme to provide some compensation to growers for damage to potatoes and root vegetables caused by frost in January of this year. The Scheme is aimed at providing a limited and targeted financial contribution to those growers who suffered significant losses of produce due to frost damage.

The application for financial assistance from the person named was rejected, as the crop was not evident at the time of inspection as per paragraph 3 of the Terms & Conditions. The person named was advised of this decision by letter dated 13 April and was also advised for his right to appeal the decision.

As of this date, no appeal has been received from the person named.