The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1 November 2010 and full payments totalling €476.63 and €2,844.00 issued in respect of 2010 and 2011 respectively. Under the EU regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be completed before any payment can issue. During these checks for 2012 issues were identified in relation to the claimed areas on the Natura Commonage action. These issues have now been resolved and full payment totalling €2,844.00 issued in respect of the 2012 scheme year – 75% payment issued on 25 February 2013 and the balancing 25% payment issued on 26 February 2013.