Paul Connaughton
Question:73 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position in relation to the applications by the milk quota rights group for milk quota and compensation; if his Department is in a position to process individual applications for milk quota without the necessity of each individual farmer being forced to take his or her claim to court; the total number of farmers in this category who have made claims against his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15339/98]