John McGuinness
Ceist:252 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if, further to parliamentary Question No. 142 of 9 May 2001, regarding persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, he will consider introducing a scheme reducing the financial costs to family members in taking over such commitments; if new buy-out schemes will be considered in the future; the number of farmers involved or who owe outstanding amounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17288/01]