Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2010
708 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will include the recent weather damaged fodder beet as part of the compensation package scheme that was announced in respect of potato crops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12749/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing a preliminary assessment of the crop losses caused by the severe weather conditions in January, I announced, last month, the introduction of a limited scheme of financial assistance to certain potato and field vegetable growers who have suffered significant losses of produce due to frost damage.
It is not proposed to extend the scope of the scheme to include fodder beet.
