asked the Minister for Agriculture when he proposes to establish the new grain marketing and information board; and if he will state its composition, budget and functions with particular reference to EEC regulations.

As this is one of the matters which I am at present considering in the context of a general review of our cereal marketing arrangements, I am not yet in a position to give my final conclusions on it.

May I take it the commitment to introduce such a board still stands?

As I said, this is one of the matters at present being considered.

Is it being considered with a view to not going ahead with it or is it just a question of the means whereby it may be implemented? Does the commitment still stand?

The matter is being considered and I am not prepared to commit myself further than that.

Fianna Fáil were very specific in the election manifesto.

When can we expect some finality in the matter.

In the near future, I hope.