Willie Penrose
Question:166 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath, whose herd was wiped out in August 2002 with BSE, and as a result had to obtain a new herd number, has not received a suckler cow premium to date; the steps he will take to have the moneys immediately issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21823/02]