247. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway under the young farmers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3229/16]

The person named submitted applications under the 2015 National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme to my Department.  These applications have been finalised and payment issued on 26 January 2016.