Paul Connaughton
Ceist:145 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the reason a ten months special beef premium cannot be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the fact that a proposed inspection could not be carried out because of the foot and mouth scare; if he will, in the circumstances, pay the grant without an inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8904/01]