asked the Minister for Agriculture whether in view of the present serious economic position of the pig industry, the consequent depression in farmers' income and exploitation of the consumer, and the failure to promote properly the export market, he will in the interests of the community and to ensure a fair return to the producer consider the establishment of a semi-State body on the lines of Comhlucht Siúicre Éireann to operate the pig industry.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Pig Industry: Establishment of Semi-State Body.
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All the available evidence disproves the several contentions advanced by the Deputy.