130. Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when an EU farm retirement pension will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10406/02]
[837]Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (Mr. Walsh): The application for the person named was resubmitted on 15 March 2002, having previously been returned to him because of deficiencies. It is now being processed in accordance with the targets set out in the protocol on direct payments to farmers and the person named will be notified of the outcome as soon as processing is complete.
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