asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that owners of lime-kilns are unable to secure adequate quantities of native culm for their requirements; and, if so, whether he will consider the desirability of arranging for the import of culm in order to facilitate farmers who require burnt lime for their crops.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Import of Culm.
No previous representations have been made to me regarding a shortage of culm for lime-kilns. Any shortage which exists is very likely of a temporary nature due to the strike in the Castlecomer Colliery. Meanwhile, fuel merchants are at liberty to import culm on the importation of which there are at present no restrictions.