Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 368: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if vegetable growers will be included in any compensation package for potato growers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5518/10]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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I am aware that due to very wet conditions in November 2009 a proportion of the total national area of potatoes remained unharvested at the end of the year. Since Christmas Ireland has experienced very severe frost conditions which have resulted in losses to potatoes. Following a preliminary assessment of the crop losses caused by the severe weather conditions, I am today announcing the introduction of a limited scheme of financial assistance to certain potato and vegetable growers who have suffered significant losses of produce due to frost damage.