Green pound devaluation losses

Summary

Noonan argues that green-pound devaluation left farmers with a substantial net loss rather than a £5 million gain. The Chair rules this a separate question, and Noonan challenges the ruling.

Michael J. Noonan Mr. Noonan Fianna Fáil

(Limerick West): Is the Minister aware that the devaluation of the green pound has cost this country and the farmers a substantial amount? Will he agree that the farming community have suffered a net loss rather than a net gain of £5 million?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Questions Nos. 2 and 3 deal with delay. The Deputy is raising a separate question.

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Michael J. Noonan Mr. Noonan Fianna Fáil

(Limerick West): I put it to the Chair that the Minister introduced material other than what was stated in the question. Surely, in that event, we are entitled to ask him supplementary questions?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

It is not advisable to follow stray hares.

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