Willie Penrose
Question:
257
Mr. Penrose
asked the
Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
if he has received a detailed and comprehensive report on the adverse economic consequences arising for farmers and householders living adjacent to the River Shannon catchment area as a result of the severe flooding in late December 1999 and early January 2000; if his Department will, in consultation with other Departments, put in place a flood relief financial package to compensate the residents for the severe losses sustained by them; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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