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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - National Development Plan Projects.

Beef prices and private notice question

Summary

Deputy Connaughton objected that his private notice question on low beef prices had been disallowed, citing the impact on farmers. The Ceann Comhairle said he could raise it through the ordinary procedure.

Paul Connaughton Mr. Connaughton Fine Gael

Why was my private notice question to the Minister for Agriculture and Food regarding the beef prices disallowed? What could be more critical or crucial than this matter, which is affecting thousands of Irish farmers this very day yet I cannot get the chance to raise it on the Floor of Dáil Éireann?

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

The Deputy can, if he proceeds in the ordinary way.

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Paul Connaughton Mr. Connaughton Fine Gael

In what way?

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

My office will be glad to assist you. It is not in order now.

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Paul Connaughton Mr. Connaughton Fine Gael

What relevance has this House to the thousands of farmers getting the worst price in the world for beef? Where is the Minister for Agriculture and Food? He might as well be at home.

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