195. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application by a person (details supplied) for a single farm payment will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39982/19]

A 2019 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constaints Scheme application in respect of the person named was received in my Department on 8th March 2019.

Processing of this application has recently been completed and a payment under the Area of Natural Constraints Scheme will issue shortly.

Payments under the Basic Payment Scheme are due to commence in mid October.