Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 April 2010
247 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent to which the losses incurred by nursery growers from the severe winter frost have been calculated; if it is intended to offer assistance in this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17309/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra250 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has received a request from nursery growers for compensation arising from damage to crops during the severe winter; if he expects to be in a position to assist in view of the massive destruction during the heavy frost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17310/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 250 together.
Following a preliminary assessment of the crop losses caused by the severe weather conditions in January, I announced, in February, 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 the nursery industry.
