asked the Minister for Agriculture whether, in view of the fact that it will be impossible for farmers in the flooded areas of the Shannon Valley to grow a hay crop this year unless fertilisers are provided, he will accede to the recent request of the Shannon Farmers' Association to provide such fertilisers as soon as possible.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fertilisers for Farmers.
Mr. Egan
No. I am afraid I cannot agree that it will be impossible for farmers in the flooded areas of the Shannon Valley to produce their usual crop of hay this year unless fertilisers are applied.
Mr. Egan
Does the Minister intend to accede to the request of the Shannon Farmers' Association in any way? Does he intend to accede to the recent request, of which he has particulars?
I am not quite sure that I know to what the Deputy is referring. If he refers to a suggestion that there should be a further distribution of fertilisers under the relief scheme, I can assure the Deputy that everybody suffering from distress, and coming within the category entitling them to relief of that character, has been provided for.