Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 8 Feb 2000

Vol. 513 No. 6

Written Answers. - Flood Relief.

Charles Flanagan

Question:

218 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the meth odology to be applied in the proposed scheme of compensation for farmers in west Offaly arising from the damage caused in the recent flooding of the River Shannon; and when application forms will issue. [3368/00]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (Mr. Walsh)

As indicated in my reply to Question No. 128 on 2 February 2000, the general level of fodder stocks for winter feeding is satisfactory and accordingly the introduction of a special fodder compensation scheme at this stage would not be warranted.