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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 29 Feb 1944

Vol. 92 No. 14

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Carlow Turf Supply.

asked the Minister for Supplies whether, in view of local complaints regarding the wet condition of turf sold in Carlow and the amount of turf mould included in the delivery of turf to purchasers, he will have the matter investigated in that county with a view to remedying the complaints.

Inquiries which I have caused to be made reveal that adequate supplies of good turf are available at all centres in County Carlow. Smaller traders without stocks were affected by a seasonal shortage and unfavourable weather towards the end of January, but more abundant supplies of good quality turf have been arriving within the last three weeks. Inspection of traders' premises did not reveal any cause for complaint regarding excess mould.

The question does not relate to all areas in County Carlow. It only relates to Carlow town. Will the Minister say when these recent inquiries were made in Carlow town?

On the 25th.

Of this month?

That is since this question was put in?

I do not know. The inspection revealed that ample stocks of dry turf were available.

My information on the 20th was that they had ample stocks of turf mould which was being sold as turf.

Not a single merchant was dissatisfied.

I have 25 people to testify that they were being sold turf mould instead of turf.

The Deputy found another mare's nest.

And you were the mare in the nest.

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