Helen Keogh
Question:62 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his proposals for the distribution of the £31 million EU compensation package for BSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3083/97]
Written Answers. - BSE Compensation Package.
I have not yet made a final decision on the distribution of the BSE compensation package which was adopted by the agriculture council last December. My Department is currently examining this issue in conjunction with the distribution of the aid which I am seeking from the European Union in order to compensate producers for the effects of the recent revaluation of the Irish agricultural conversion rate.