asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he has seen a report that negotiations are on the point of completion for the purchase by the Government of 100,000 tons of Canadian wheat on three months' credit; and if he will state whether the negotiations have been successfully completed.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Purchase of Canadian Wheat.
I have seen the report to which the Deputy refers. The responsibility for purchasing our wheat supplies is entrusted to Grain Importers (Eire) Limited, who have informed me that negotiations for the purchase of our anticipated requirements are proceeding satisfactorily.