Regulation and grading of imported fertiliser
Wilson and Leonard questioned whether imported fertiliser was regulated and said differing North and South grading could mislead farmers about value. Bruton referred tax-evasion concerns to the Revenue Commissioners, but did not answer the quality concerns.
Is there any regulation about the quality of the fertiliser which comes in? Is there a regulation in the Department of Industry and Commerce?
Comment on this
Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that the Revenue Commissioners have no record of the imports of such fertiliser? Is he further aware that the system of grading that fertiliser in Northern Ireland and here is different and is misleading to such an extent that many farmers here are buying 10, 10, 20 which is rated differently in Northern Ireland and they are not getting value for money?
Comment on this
Would the Department not look into that? They should have looked into it months ago.
Comment on this
If there is a question of evasion of taxation it is a matter for the Minister for Finance and the Revenue Commissioners.