196. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39998/19]

A 2019 Basic Payment/Areas of Natural Constaints Scheme application in respect of the person named was received in my Department on 2nd March 2019.

Processing of this application is ongoing and an official of my Department has made direct contact with the person named in order to progress this case.