John Browne
Question:92 Mr. Browne (Wexford) asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if the target set by his Department in its SMI Strategy Statement 1998-2000 that refund claims by meat export firms will be paid within two months of receipt of completed and fully supported documentation is being met; if he will give a commitment to make payments within four weeks from the receipt of correct documentation which was recently requested by the IMA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4690/00]