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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Import Substitution.

Food imports committee and import levels

Summary

Brennan asks about the ministerial committee on the food import bill and seeks figures on food imports. The Chair distinguishes the detailed figures from the general question; Bruton notes the committee was not set up solely for import substitution.

Could the Minister tell the House what became of the committee of Ministers of State which was set up some time ago to tackle the food import Bill? How many times have the committee met and when is their report expected?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is a separate question.

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Could the Minister indicate the present level of food imports and what percentage is Irish?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is a detailed question whereas No. 4 is a general one.

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As the committee was set up to deal with the question of import substitution——

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John Bruton Mr. J. Bruton Fine Gael

Not solely.

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The major question with regard to food is the level of imports.

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