The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1 November 2010 and full payments totalling €685.55 issued in respect of 2010. 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 in respect of the 2011 scheme year it was found that 11.84 hectares of Natura land submitted for payment were ineligible resulting in a reduced payment of €3,997.23 in respect of the scheme year 2011 issuing to the person named. Similar checks are carried out in respect of the 2012 scheme year. During these checks further issues were identified in relation to the claimed areas on the Natura Owned action. My Department is currently finalising the application and payment due in respect of the 2012 scheme year will issue to the person named shortly.