Dáil Éireann - Volume 637 - 26 June, 2007

Written Answers. - Grant Payments.

Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will qualify for a payment from the NWPS. [17043/07]

  Deputy John Gormley: A payment under the sheep de-stocking scheme for the production year 2006 was made by my Department to the person concerned on 21 February 2007.

Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will take steps to ensure that a mortgage assistance payment due to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath which has been duly approved, will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17079/07]

  Deputy John Gormley: On [574] receipt of a claim for payment from the lending agency concerned, my Department will arrange for payment of the allowance as soon as possible.