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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 9 Feb 1955

Vol. 148 No. 1

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Price of Stout.

asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if, in view of the reduced price being paid by brewers for barley, and of the recently published increased profits of one of the main brewers, he will reduce the retail price of the pint and bottle of stout.

The retail price of stout is dependent, inter alia, on total manufacturing and distribution costs in the brewing industry as a whole. The price of barley is only one of the many factors concerned, and there is no prospect of an immediate reduction in the price of stout by reason only of the reduction in the price to be paid for next season's barley.

Meanwhile, the prices and profits position in the brewing industry is being kept under review by the Prices Advisory Body.

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