Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 502: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the single farm payment entitlement has been transferred by way of inheritance and payment issued to a person (details supplied); the date and value of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38723/06]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Single Payment entitlements to the value of €970.34 have been transferred to the person named by way of inheritance. However, Single Payment applications were not received in either 2005 or 2006 from the person named. Payment for 2005 can only be made to the representatives of the person who transferred the entitlements by inheritance, as they had submitted a Single Payment application for that year. Arrangements to implement this payment will be made shortly.

The person named cannot be paid for 2006 as a Single Payment application has not been received. The deadline for receipt of Single Payment applications for 2006 was in May of this year. However, it may be possible for the person named to transfer the inherited entitlements for 2006 and in this regard an official from my Department will be in touch with her to ascertain if she wishes to pursue this option.