Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:78 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if, arising from his reply to previous parliamentary questions and documents currently being studied in his Department, he has satisfied himself that due process has been observed in all aspects of the case with particular reference to the herd owners anxiety to co-operate in disease eradication; the need for his Department to bring about a rapid response in respect of BSE; his intentions regarding the early payment of the outstanding moneys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16487/01]