asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries why it was found necessary to subsidise oats for milling purposes through sales through An Bord Gráin.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Oats Subsidy.
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Some subsidy will be necessary to implement the scheme for a floor price for oats in the western counties this year. I understand that An Bord Gráin sought tenders for milling oats held by them and that the tenders accepted, which involved a small subsidy, have not interfered with the normal market for milling oats.