asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will give an assurance to the Dáil that bread will not be increased in price to the consumer.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Bread Prices.
Mr. Byrne
At the moment there is no question of increasing the price of bread, but the Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position to give an assurance that the price will never be raised.
Mr. Byrne
The Minister states "at the moment."
That is what I said.
Mr. Byrne
Do you contemplate it within the next seven or eight days?
No.
Mr. Byrne
Rumours are abroad that that is so.
Do not believe the rumours you hear, Deputy.
And do not spread them.
Mr. Byrne
Will you give a guarantee that it will not be increased?