Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 166: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to implement the Crosby report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33773/05]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Taking account of the issues addressed in the Crosby report, I sought approval of the EU Commission under state aid rules to make additional payments to the flockowners concerned. I have now received approval from the Commission and my Department will shortly make the necessary arrangements for processing payments on foot of applications that may be received.