434 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason the single farm payment has not been made to persons (details supplied) in County Carlow; if she will expedite the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8320/07]

The position is that an application to have the registration details of entitlements changed from the first person named to the joint names of the persons named was submitted on the 6th December 2006.

During processing of the application it was necessary for an official of my Department to contact the persons directly to seek clarification on certain matters relating to the application.

The application has now been fully processed and payment will issue shortly.

435 Mr. McEllistrim asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a farmer (details supplied) in County Kerry has not been awarded their depopulation grant for the years 1995, 1996 and 1997. [8321/07]

The matter raised by the Deputy is currently the subject of High Court proceedings taken by the named individual and in the circumstances it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on the issue.