557 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a district inspector will be appointed for the Kerry area due to the fact that this is delaying REP scheme four grant payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7661/10]

As the Deputy will be aware there is a moratorium on recruitment and promotion in the public service. My Department has alternative arrangements in place to ensure the prompt processing of claims.

558 Deputy Beverley Flynn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not received their REP scheme payment. [7662/10]

Due to industrial Action by staff in my Department, I am not in a position to provide a reply to this question.