297 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an area based payment and single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35191/10]

An application under the 2010 Single Payment Scheme/Disadvantaged Areas Scheme was received from the person named on 14 May 2010. The 75% advance payment under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme will issue to the person named shortly.