Seymour Crawford
Question:765 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of farm families in receipt of farm assist at the present time; the average amount being paid per family; the amount she has spent to date from her date of appointment on the campaign to get extra people to apply; if she envisages the scheme fulfilling its objectives to provide income support for 15,000 farm families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16074/03]