255. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will forward basic payments to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry and the transfer of entitlement payment, as due to price volatility and harsh winter conditions the farm income has dropped dramatically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45443/15]

The first person named submitted a 2015 Transfer of Entitlements Allocation Right and Reference Value application to my Department. This application sought to transfer the entitlement allocation right and reference value by gift to the second person named. This application is being processed and payment will issue as soon as possible.