asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he has received a report from the inspectors sent to investigate food conditions in the Beara Peninsula; and if, in consequence of such report, he will sanction an increase in the flour and bread ration to the residents of that area.

I have received a report from the inspectors sent to investigate food conditions in the Beara Peninsula, and it is at present under examination. Meanwhile I have arranged for the provision of ample supplies of imported oatmeal to be made available in the area.

Is the Minister aware that the Dairy Disposals Company distributed a good many tons of seed potatoes in the area in the meantime?

Did the inspectors visit any other district in West Cork besides Beara?

The Deputy had better give me notice of that.