An application under the 2013 Single Payment/Disadvantaged Area Scheme was received from the person named in my Department on 17 June 2013, thus incurring a 100% late penalty, as per the Terms and Conditions of the Scheme. The decision was reviewed and upheld by my Department and the person named was informed of this and of his right of appeal to the Agricultural Appeals Office on 18 December 2013. The person named has lodged an appeal with the Agricultural Appeals Office who will liaise directly with the person named. An official from my Department has been in direct contact with the person named regarding this matter.