205 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if an application under the early farm retirement scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford has been approved; and if he will have arrangements made to expedite this. [1564/94]

An application has been received in this case but the documentation was found to be incomplete and the matter was referred back to the applicant's solicitor on 20 September 1994. When the necessary information is submitted the application will be processed without delay.

206 Mr. Harte asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of farmers who have applied for retirement pension under the present retirement scheme. [1565/94]

The number of applications received up to 14 October 1994 was 1,505.