I propose to take Questions Nos. 11, 91, 95, 186, 215, 216, 217 and 218 together.
I appreciate and am concerned by the difficulties of growers who have suffered crop damage in recent weeks. Officials of my Department, in conjunction with officials of other agencies involved, are closely monitoring crop damage in all areas affected with a view to preparing a comprehensive report.
For technical reasons it is not yet possible to assess accurately the long term effects of the damage caused. There are currently no funds available to my Department out of which assistance could be provided but, as I have said, I am keeping the situation under review.