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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Unemployment Assistance Delays.

Urgency of the milk super-levy

Summary

MacSharry argued that the imminent EEC super-levy decision was critically important to Irish agriculture and farmers. The Chair adjourned the House for 30 minutes.

I am not attempting to question your ruling. You stated that Deputy Noonan's question did not come within the criteria governing Private Notice Questions. I think that the imposition of the super-levy is the most important decision affecting our biggest industry, agriculture, and the Irish farmers. This decision is to be taken in the near future by the EEC——

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy should resume his seat.

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I think it is a fitting question to be raised.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I am adjourning the House for 30 minutes.

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