117. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received a payment under the areas of natural constraints scheme; when the person will receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35423/15]

An application under Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme was received from the person named on 19 May 2015. Processing of the application has recently been finalised. Payment is now issuing directly to the nominated bank account of the person named.