asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state whether he proposes to issue through the Press and by broadcasting, instructions regarding the harvesting and preservation of root crop and vegetable seeds for the coming season.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Harvesting of Root Crops and Seeds.
The measures to which the Deputy refers have already been put into effect on an extensive scale.
There has been no reference to the saving of root crop and vegetable seeds.
There were two special leaflets issued. Press notices appeared on several occasions and there were broadcasts in March, April, July and August.
With regard to the saving of seeds?
Yes.
I have not seen in the Press or heard on the radio any instructions as to the saving of those seeds.
I have copies of the leaflets and I have also the Press notices and the broadcasts. I will send them to the Deputy.