Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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372. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the agriculture appeals office has failed to furnish a date of an oral appeal sought by a farmer (details supplied) since 2016; when this appeal with be considered in full; the reason for such an inordinate delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4122/22]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is likely aware, the Agriculture Appeals Office operates independently of my Department.

I have been advised that the records of the Agriculture Appeals Office indicate that an appeal was received from the person named in 2014 and an oral hearing was held in September 2014 in relation to the appeal. A decision on the appeal issued in November 2014.

In December 2016, the person named again submitted an appeal in relation to the matter and the Agriculture Appeals Office replied in January 2017 to inform the appellant that the appeal was invalid. As a result, there are currently no oral hearings outstanding in relation to the person named.

A review of the Appeals Officer's 2014 decision was sought 2017 and I am informed that there has been correspondence between the Office and the appellant's representatives about this request. I am further informed that the Director has recently been in contact with the appellant's representatives to progress the matter. I am assured that every effort will be made to complete the review as soon as possible.