Competition between co-operatives and milk suppliers

Summary

Deputy Daly raised concerns that competition between co-operatives and milk suppliers was confusing the industry in Clare. The Ceann Comhairle said the question had been ruled out of order; other Deputies supported a statement on the issue.

Brendan Daly Mr. Daly Fianna Fáil

I tabled a question to the Minister for Agriculture regarding the concern and anxiety of farmers in my constituency in Clare at the increasing competition between co-operatives and milk suppliers which is causing confusion in the industry. Could I have an indication from the Minister if he will accept the question?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

He cannot because I have ruled it out of order.

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Brendan Daly Mr. Daly Fianna Fáil

This is an important issue. It is very relevant. There is a question on the Order Paper which is equally relevant and I do not understand why my question should be disallowed.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

If the Deputy would like to come to my office and discuss this he will be very welcome.

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Ned O'Keeffe Mr. E. O'Keeffe Fianna Fáil

I support Deputy Daly. Will the Minister make a statement on this very serious issue in the Munster area or is he prepared to go into hiding as he has done for the last two and a half years?

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