Willie Penrose
Ceist:348 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will prepare, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, the Office of Public Works and Dúchas, an appropriate flood relief package to compensate farmers and residents for the substantial losses incurred by them in view of the recent heavy flooding in the River Shannon catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1303/00]