asked the Minister for Agriculture if he is aware that there is a surplus of Kerry cattle in South Kerry; and that farmers there are unable to sell them; and, if so, if he will state if his Department can make any arrangements to dispose of these cattle by way of canning or by export to the Continent.

I am aware that some difficulty is being experienced in the disposal of Kerry cattle, especially of the younger classes, in the South Kerry area, but I do not consider that the situation is such as to warrant the taking of special measures as suggested by the Deputy.