287. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment under the areas of natural constraint scheme and the basic payment scheme will issue to persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46356/15]

An application under the Basic Payment Scheme/Area of Natural Constraint Scheme was received in my Department from the person named on 20 March 2015.

Following processing, a forestry eligibility issue arose in respect of a number of the parcels declared by the person named. This matter has now been resolved and payment is now due under both schemes. Payment will issue directly to the nominated bank account of the person named at the earliest possible date.