asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the main differences between the system of price reporting on cattle markets in this country and that required by EEC regulations; if he will indicate the steps being taken to adjust this country's regulations; and the date from which the adjustments will have to be operative.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cattle Market Price Reporting.
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The change being made is that under EEC regulations we will be reporting weekly to the Community as from 1st February next the prices of certain categories of cattle at a number of markets accepted as representative for Ireland.
Could the Minister tell me if these reports will be made available to the public?
I do not see any reason why they should not. They will be based on five different centres: Maynooth, Bandon, Dublin, Ballymahon and Kilkenny.
Would the Minister state if he has given any thought to the channels through which he might make this information available to the public?
No, I have not, but I do not see that there is any military secret about it. As a matter of fact I think it is broadcast on the radio every week, after a fashion.