asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the failure of An Bord Glas to produce the report on the way in which the Donegal seed potato industry should be developed; and, in view of the grave difficulties in the potato industry in County Donegal, if he will take steps to have the matter dealt with as one of extreme importance.

There has been no failure as suggested by the Deputy.

The position is that, because of the importance of the sector, it was decided that the commodity team on potatoes set up by An Board Glas should examine and report separately on ware and seed. The report on the ware sector has been received and is being considered by the board. The team is still examining the seed sector and its report is expected shortly.

The reports of the team will form the basis of the development plan to be drawn up for the industry by An Bord Glas.