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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Salmon Imports.

Salmon floor price

Summary

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——

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

That is a separate question. Question No. 19 relates to the amount of salmon imported into Ireland.

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It is a matter of supply and demand. There would appear to be a greater number of salmon this year.

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With regard to fresh salmon, can the Minister give the House a commitment to have a floor price for fresh salmon this year?

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

There is nothing in the question about price.

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It is a simple question.

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

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.

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The price of salmon during 1980 will be raised in this House on many occasions if a floor price is not introduced.

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If the Deputy will put down a specific question I will be glad to answer it.

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