Gerard Collins
Question:285 Mr. Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the losses suffered by sheep farmers in the Nyre Valley, County Waterford, during March 1996 due to a freak snow storm; and the reason for the delay in making application to the European Union on behalf of those farmers who have suffered losses in order that they may be considered for emergency aid. [10163/96]