asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state (a) whether any oats have been imported into this country during the past nine months; and, if so, the price paid, and (b) what steps he proposes to take to clear surplus oats in the East Donegal area.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Importation of Oats.
Mr. Walsh
During the nine months ended February last approximately 3,800 tons of seed oats were imported at a cost of £116,900. During that period no oats were imported for feeding or milling.
As regards the second part of the question, I would refer the Deputy to the reply which I gave to a similar inquiry from Deputy Hession on 1st April last.