asked the Minister for Agriculture if he has directed the sale of cattle recently in County Laois at the request of the owner who had no blue cards or clearance from his Department for such sale; and if he will make a statement as to the circumstances in this case.

I have no information on the case referred to by the Deputy. If he will let me have the name and address of the herdowner, his herd number and any other details available I shall have inquiries made immediately.