Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 122: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the situation regarding his policy on medical evidence as a[i] force majeure[/i] clause under the REP scheme when it is being advanced as a reason for non-compliance with a REP scheme plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8898/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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An application for force majeure is considered on the specific merits of an individual case taking account of the conditions under which force majeure may be granted. Such criteria are set out in the REPS terms and conditions. In order to allow a case under force majeure, proof of exceptional and unforeseen circumstances which are beyond the control of the participant and which prevent the participant from fulfilling their contractual obligations under the scheme must exist.