The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1st September 2010 and full payment totalling €1,424.71 issued in respect of 2010. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check of all applications, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. During the course of these checks verification was required in respect of the Rare Breeds Option selected by the person named. This issue has now been resolved and I expect payment to issue shortly.