asked the Minister for Agriculture if he is aware that considerable dissatisfaction prevails among farmers in the Dublin milk supply area in regard to the prices paid to producers for milk for human consumption ; and, if so, if he will have the price increased.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dublin Milk Supply Area—Price to Producers.
Mr. Walsh
Some requests for increased prices have been made on behalf of producers, but I am not aware of considerable dissatisfaction among producers generally in the area.
Is the Minister aware that a recommendation has been made to him by the Dublin District Milk Board, which is representative, not only of the producers, but also the wholesalers and distributors, in favour of an increased price?
Mr. Walsh
Yes. Of course representations can be made every other day by disaffected people. The price was fixed last March or April for the summer and winter periods and at this juncture I have no intention of increasing it.
Mr. Byrne
If any increase is granted, will the Minister see that the burden is not passed on to the consumer?