Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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942. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made on an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5440/21]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to inform the Deputy that the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department.

I have been informed that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office indicate that an appeal was received from the above named in July 2020. The Appeals Office requested the file and a statement on the grounds of appeal from my Department and all relevant documentation have been forwarded to the Appeals Office.

I have been informed that the Appeals Office is currently experiencing delays in dealing with agriculture appeals due to a significant increase in the number of Forestry and Agriculture appeals received by the Office in 2020.

I am advised that the appeal has been assigned to an Appeals Officer for examination and I have been assured that the appeal will be dealt with as quickly as possible.