ICSA president slams delay in land parcels appeals system

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association has claimed that 7,000 farmers are "in limbo" due to what it described as delays in the processing of an appeals system relating to the eligibility of land parcels for European Union direct payments.

But the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney insists that the appeals process he introduced is robust and comprehensive.

Applicants are entitled to have their case reviewed by submitting their appeal on the form provided by his Department.