Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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1044. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will issue a hardship grant to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10195/16]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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An application for compensation under the Emergency Flood Damage Relief Measure 2016 was received in my Department from the person named on 2nd February. Under the terms and conditions of this Measure, emergency flood damage relief compensation is available to farmers under 3 categories;

a) loss of livestock,

b) damage to fixed agricultural structures and fittings, and

c) the necessity to move livestock to alternate housing (excluding the cost of feed).

During a verification check of the person’s application, it was apparent that the damage/losses described did not fall within these categories. Therefore, the application concerned could not be considered for aid under the Measure. This decision has recently been communicated to the person named.

There is provision under the measure for unsuccessful applicants to seek a review of the initial decision taken. An official from my Department will contact the person named to explain the position.