asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the delay in payment of a farm installation grant to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and when payment of same will issue.

Before eligibility under the scheme of installation aid for young farmers can be determined, a detailed investigation of each application must be carried out. In this case the investigation has not yet been completed. If the applicant is found to be eligible, payment of the premium will be made in the due course.

101.

asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a farm improvement grant will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Cavan.

This grant has now been paid.

102.

asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will arrange to have an installation grant paid to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny.

I would refer the Deputy to my reply of 3 November relating to this applicant.