Agriculture Appeals Office - Launch of the online application facility
From Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has welcomed the news that the independent Agriculture Appeals Office has launched an online appeal facility:
“Given the increase in the number of schemes available to farmers and the increased awareness of technologies and use of online systems in farming, I am delighted to learn that the Agriculture Appeals Office have provided this facility to further assist farmers in submitting appeals."
In accordance with the Agriculture Appeals Regulations, an appeal against a decision made by the Minister or an Officer of the Minister must be made to the Agriculture Appeals Office within 3 months of the date of the Ministers decision. Previously all appeal applications were submitted in hardcopy either by registered post or by hand. An online facility is now available where appellants, unhappy with a decision made by the Minister or an Officer of the Minister, may submit an appeal.
The Minister noted that:
“in line with the Agriculture Appeals Act 2001, the Agriculture Appeals Office is obliged to ensure that its functions are performed as efficiently and expeditiously as may be consistent with fairness and natural justice” and added that “the online facility will support this endeavour and assist farmers in making a valid and timely appeal."
The move to a paperless system will provide a more user-friendly experience, that is customer tailored to guide clients through the process, making it faster and more convenient. It aims to prevent the typical errors that occur on the paper applications each year which will help eliminate processing delays caused by incomplete appeals. Advantages of the online system include:
The online application facility is available on the on the website at: https://agriforms.gov.ie/alf-ui/#/public/notice/of/appeal/form