(Clare) asked the Minister for Lands if he will state the quantities of carrageen moss available for use and the price which will be paid in 1935 for quantities suitable for (a) industrial purposes and (b) human food.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - The Carrageen Moss Industry.
As the quantity of carrageen moss which will be collected during the 1935 season depends upon factors outside the control of the Department, it is not possible to supply the Deputy with the figure required in the first part of the question. All last year's carrageen moss that was offered was purchased at satisfactory prices. With regard to the second portion, the price to be paid by the Department's appointee for moss for manufacturing purposes will in no case be less than 1/- per stone, and better qualities will command prices up to 2/6 per stone. The price to be paid by the Department for specially selected moss for food purposes to be used in the Department's packing station at Cashla has been fixed at 2/6 per stone.