246 Ms Fox asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow in relation to outstanding subsidies. [15454/02]

All direct payments under 2001 schemes have been paid to the herdowner in question. My Department has written to the herdowner in relation to a query on his 2002 area aid application. As soon as a reply is received, his application will be processed further.