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Some nine farmers still owe €74,111 collectively in super levies since quotas were abolished in 2015.
The Super Levy Instalment Scheme was introduced in 2015, when Ireland exceeded its quota by 4.4%, incurring a levy bill of €71m for 6,400 farmers. Interest on the remaining sum is charged at 3% per annum on the amount owed.
In response to a parliamentary question from Deputy Tom Neville on behalf of a farmer in Kerry who still owes super levy money, Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed stated: “The person in question incurred a super levy fine because they supplied almost double their assigned quota in the 2014/2015 quota year.
“They are strongly encouraged to engage with the relevant officials in my Department.”
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