Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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558. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will reconsider the fine for herd replacement for a person (details supplied) on the beef data and genomics programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21739/22]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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The person named has a history of using all Artificial Insemination (AI) in his herd  However, he had recorded a sire as 'unknown' in the records submitted as part of the 2021 scheme.  As a result, a query was raised and the person named did not receive his Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) payment for 2021 as it was initially deemed the scheme requirements had not been met.

However, in light of information now received, the Department has re-examined the case and will now make arrangements regarding the 2021 payment. The person named will be informed of this decision in writing.