Alan M. Dukes
Question:211 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if the application of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath for premia payments under area aid has been held up since December 2001 due to a fault with his Department's computer system; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person is suffering severe financial hardship as a result of his Department's delay in making payment; and if immediate payment will be made in this case. [10189/02]