I understand the Deputy is referring to the new Hen Harrier Programme, which is a locally led initiative supported by my Department under the European Innovation Partnership measure of Ireland's Rural Development Programme. I can confirm from contact with the local project team that the person referred to is an applicant under the new Programme. Applications are reviewed on a month-by-month basis and ranked against pre-published selection criteria. The next selection round is coming up shortly and the application referred to will be considered again at that stage.