Salmon floor price
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.
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.