Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Farm Modernisation Scheme. Importation of potatoes
Summary
Deputy H. Byrne protested that his Private Notice Question on potato imports had been ruled out of order and sought to raise the issue on the Adjournment. The Chair offered to discuss it and said he would communicate with him.
I put down a Private Notice Question about the importation of potatoes. I was told it was not being taken——
Comment on this
This truculence is not necessary and it is not becoming. Deputy Byrne sought leave to ask a Private Notice Question. My Private Secretary communicated with him that in accordance with the procedure of the House his question was not in order. To raise the matter further here is disorderly.
Comment on this
I have made many attempts to raise this issue which is one of vital importance to the potato industry.