Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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379. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a flock number in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20014/15]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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As expected, there has been a considerable increase in activity in regard to herdnumbers arising from the new Basic Payments Scheme negotiated in the context of CAP reform. As a result, there has been a significant increase in applicants to my Department’ Regional Veterinary Offices for new herdnumbers and amendments to existing herdnumbers and these are being processed as quickly as possible. In this context, priority is being given to cases relating to applicants under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme where a minimum stocking density requirement exists.

In the case of the person referred to, I understand that the processing of the application is at an advanced stage and it is anticipated that it will be finalised during the course of this week.