Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:724. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32867/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 6 May 2026
Ceisteanna (724)
Freagraí scríofa
The named applicant received an on-farm Nitrates Derogation inspection in 2025. An Interim Control Report was provided to the applicant on the day of inspection detailing the non-compliances identified by my Department’s Inspector. After year-end it was possible to conclude the desk-based element of the inspection.
Due to the non-compliances identified during the inspection, and in line the scheme Terms and Conditions for 2025, the named person’s application was subsequently rejected due to the reasons set out in my Department's rejection letter dated 22nd April 2026. As part of that letter, the named person was advised of the procedure open to them if they wished to appeal my Department’s decision.
A request, appealing the decision of the Inspecting Officer has recently been lodged with my Department in this case. This is currently being considered by the Regional Inspector who will communicate the outcome of their review to the applicant in due course.
The Nitrates Derogation Inspection Programme and overall compliance with the requirements set out in the Nitrates Derogation Terms and Conditions and the European Commission Implementing Decision granting our derogation are essential elements supporting Ireland's Nitrates Derogation.