Is it the intention to introduce a floor price for sheep here as a unilateral measure in view of the fact that the number of lambs and ewes being slaughtered in Irish factories has fallen so catastrophically that factories may pull out of this line of production altogether and sheep producers may be left with no outlet if no action is taken?

That matter is constantly under consideration in the Department and I am sure if it is found necessary to adopt that course a decision will be taken at that time.