asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he is aware that oats were used in distilleries last year because the quantity of homegrown and imported barley did not meet requirements; and, if so, whether he has any statement to make in the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Use of Oats in Distilleries.
Limited quantities of oats are used by distilleries in the normal course of manufacture every year. As far as I am aware the quantity of barley secured by all five distilleries from the 1948 crop was adequate for their requirements.
Is the Minister aware that in County Dublin a number of farmers have been left with quantities of barley on their hands for which they cannot get sale? Will the Minister inquire into this position with a view to securing that these men will not suffer any loss on this account?
I cannot see how that arises.
It does not arise.
I trust the Deputy reads the daily papers. If he does he will have seen some very trenchant observations from me in regard to the matter he has indicated.
I do not think the Minister said anything about County Dublin.
It is always near my heart.