Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Salmon Imports.
- Salmon import quantities and origins 2 speeches
The Minister reported 10,176 lbs of salmon imported since 1 January 1980, from Britain, Northern Ireland and Canada.
James White, Patrick Power
- Salmon floor price 9 speeches
Mr. White sought a floor price for fresh salmon, citing full cold stores and a possible price low; the Chair ruled this separate from the import question. The Minister noted greater supply and invited Mr. White to submit a specific question.
James White, Joseph Brennan, Patrick Power
asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry the amount of salmon imported into Ireland since 1 January 1980 and the countries of origin.
Comment on this
The amount of salmon imported into Ireland since 1 January 1980 was 10,176 lbs comprising 4,906 lbs from Britain, 3,030 lbs from Northern Ireland and 2,240 lbs from Canada.
Comment on this
Is the Minister aware that our cold stores are full of salmon at the moment? Can he give an assurance to the House that a floor price will be set for salmon for 1980 because it is estimated that the price of salmon could be at an all-time low——
Comment on this
That is a separate question. Question No. 19 relates to the amount of salmon imported into Ireland.
Comment on this
It is a matter of supply and demand. There would appear to be a greater number of salmon this year.
Comment on this
With regard to fresh salmon, can the Minister give the House a commitment to have a floor price for fresh salmon this year?
Comment on this
It may be simple but it is not in order to ask a question that is not related to the question on the Order Paper. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that the Chair cannot allow that.
Comment on this
The price of salmon during 1980 will be raised in this House on many occasions if a floor price is not introduced.