288. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a transfer of entitlement in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon has been completed; when payment under the basic payment scheme will issue to the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46358/15]

The person named submitted a 2015 Private Contract Clause application to my Department. This application has been fully processed and payment under the Basic Payment Scheme will issue as soon as possible.