Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 23 Mar 1994

Vol. 440 No. 5

Written Answers. - Winter Flooding.

John Connor

Question:

68 Mr. Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the serious damage to the livelihood of thousands of farmers resulting from flooding this winter; and the proposals, if any, he has for compensation to be made to these farmers.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry (Mr. J. Walsh)

No funds are available to me for the purpose of compensation to farmers affected by adverse weather conditions.