290 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress to date in 2006 on an application under the single payments scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [4450/06]

The person named submitted applications for consideration in respect of the private contract clause and inheritance measures of the single payments scheme. Following processing of these applications, the entitlements were transferred by way of inheritance. The person named submitted an application for payment under the single payment scheme on 6 May 2005. Following validation of the lands declared, problems arose on three parcels. The person named has been written to seeking clarification. Payment will be processed upon resolution of these queries.

291 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when payment under the single payment scheme will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4451/06]

The person named submitted an application under the single payment scheme on 11 May 2005. The herdowner also applied to have his entitlements consolidated under the 2005 single payment scheme. This application has been processed and full payment of €33,833.22 will issue shortly.

292 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wexford has not received the full single farm payment; when remainder of the payment will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4478/06]

An application under the single payment scheme was received from the person named on 16 May 2005.

While an initial payment issued to the person named on 1 December 2005 based on the entitlements held by the applicant on that date, a further payment will be issued shortly to the person named when an application to transfer entitlements has been processed.