asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will make a statement regarding the effect which the withdrawal of the Irish slaughter subsidy has had on meat prices.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Slaughter Subsidy Withdrawal.
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As shown in the report of the National Prices Commission for January, 1975, a consultant engaged by the commission was unable to reach firm conclusions as to the effect of the slaughter premium on meat prices.
It is not possible, therefore, to make any statement regarding the effect of the withdrawal of the Irish contribution to the premium.