David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 167: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the extent of the damage caused to vegetable crops as a result of the recent cold weather; the impact of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3855/10]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Since Christmas Ireland has experienced very severe frost conditions which have resulted in losses to vegetable crops. The extent of losses is difficult to quantify at this stage. It would be influenced by the nature of the crop, its location and the extent to which it was exposed.

My Department has received representations on behalf of growers in relation to the losses incurred and the matter is currently being considered by officials in my Department.