312. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a payment under the single payment scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36251/15]

The person named submitted a 2015 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme application on 28 April 2015. EU Regulations governing the administration of these schemes require that full and comprehensive administrative checks, including in some cases Remote Sensing (i.e. satellite) inspections, be completed before any payments issue.

The application of the person named was selected for a Remote Sensing eligibility inspection. This inspection is currently being finalised with the intention of issuing any payment due under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme as soon as possible. In the event that any queries arise officials in my Department will be in contact with the person named.