asked the Minister for Defence if it is a fact that the Dublin and Curragh Commands of the Army are being supplied with fish by a contractor who receives his supplies from Hull and other cross-channel centres.

The contractor in question tendered for the supply of Saorstát produce only. I am not aware that the fish he delivers are received by him from cross-channel centres.

Will the Minister make inquiries if I supply him with particulars?

I will.