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'The mission of the Office is to provide an independent, accessible, fair and timely appeals service for Department of Agriculture and Food scheme applicants, and to deliver that service in a courteous and efficient manner.' |
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The Agriculture Appeals Office is an independent agency established to provide an appeals service to farmers who are unhappy with decisions of the Department of Agriculture and Food regarding their entitlements under certain schemes. The Agriculture Appeals Act 2001, along with the Agriculture Appeals Regulations 2002, sets down the functions of the Director and the Appeals Officers, the decisions that may be appealed and the procedures to be followed in respect of agriculture appeals. Please see attached schedule regarding the current list of schemes that are covered. |
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Every appeal must be made in writing and addressed to: The Director, Agriculture Appeals Office, Kilminchy Court, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. A standard ‘Notice of Appeal' form is attached. Please note: |
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Please note that a decision of an Appeals Officer is final and conclusive, except in the following four circumstances, |
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An Appeals Officer may change a decision where there is new evidence, new facts or a relevant change in circumstances. |
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On request, from either party, The Director of Agriculture Appeals may revise a decision where there has been a mistake made in relation to the law or the facts of the case. |
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An appellant may wish to appeal the decision to the Office of the Ombudsman,18 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 6395600. |
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| The High Court may revise a decision on a point of law. | |
Contact DetailsAddress: Agriculture Appeals Office, Kilminchy Court, Portlaoise, Co. Laois Lo- Call: 1890 671671 Tel: (057) 8667167 Fax: (057) 8667177 e-mail: appeals.office@agriculture.gov.ie Web: www.agriappeals.gov.ie |
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| Checklist before submission
1. Scheme is covered by the Agriculture Appeals Office (Please check list of schemes overleaf) Yes/No 2. Decision is within the last three months Yes/No 3. Internal review by the Department of Agriculture and Food completed, informing you of your right to appeal Yes/No 4. All information requested has been provided (including a copy of the decision) Yes/No You should have answered yes to all of the above |
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The Office deals with appeals under the following schemes; Animal Welfare, Recording and Breeding Scheme for Suckler Herds. Bio Energy Scheme (excluding Willow). Disadvantaged Areas Compensatory Allowances Scheme EU Area Aid Scheme (including the Arable Aid Scheme) EU De-seasonalisation Slaughter Premium Scheme EU Ewe Premium Scheme EU Extensification Premium Scheme EU Slaughter Premium Scheme EU Special Beef Premium Scheme EU Suckler Cow Premium Scheme Farm Improvement Programme (FIP) Farm Improvement Programme (FIP) Horticulture Installation Aid Scheme (IAS) Landslide Damage Relief Scheme for the Pullathomas Area of County Mayo National Scheme of Installation Aid (SIA) (introduced December 1998) National Scheme of Investment Aid for the Control of Farm Pollution (introduced June 1999) National Scheme of Investment Aid for the Improvement of Dairy Hygiene Standards (introduced May 1999) Non-valuation aspects of the On-Farm Valuation Scheme for TB and Brucellosis Reactors Organic Farming Scheme Rural Environment Protection Scheme (REPS) Scheme of Early Retirement from Farming Scheme of Grant-Aid for the Development of the Organic Sector Scheme of Grant-Aid for Improvements in Animal Welfare Standards (Sow Housing) Scheme of Grant-Aid for Investment in Alternative Enterprises Scheme of Grant-Aid for Investments in Agri-Tourism Scheme of Installation Aid (SIA) Scheme of Investment Aid for Farm Waste Management (FWM) Scheme of Investment Aid for the Control of Farm Pollution (CFP) Scheme of Investment Aid for the Improvement of Dairy Hygiene Standards (DHS) Scheme of Investment Aid for upgrading of On-Farm Dairying Facilities Scheme of Investment Aid in Alternative Enterprises (Housing and Handling Facilities) (AES) Scheme of Investment Aid for Demonstration On-Farm Waste Processing Facilities Single Payment Scheme; excluding Article 37(2), 40 and 42 of Chapter 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1782/2003.
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| Annual Report 2007 | |
| S.I. No 169 of 2008 | |
| Annual Report 2006 | |
| S.I. No 584 of 2006 | |
| S.I. No. 65 of 2006 | |
| Annual Report 2005 | |
| Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2005 | |
| Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2004 | |
| Annual Report 2003 | |
| Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2003 | |
| Annual Report 2002 | |
| Agriculture Appeals Act | |
| Agricultural Appeals Regulations 2002 | |
| Agricultural Appeals Act 2001 (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations 2002 | |