Billy Timmins
Ceist:171 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a significant number of farmers were selected for inspections under the various premium schemes just days prior to the due payment date of 16 October 2002; the proposals he has to prevent a reoccurrence of this problem where producers are being inspected long after the necessary retention periods have elapsed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22716/02]