Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 12 Jul 1979

Vol. 315 No. 14

Milk (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 1979: Financial Resolution.

Minister for Fisheries and Forestry (Mr. Lenihan)

I move:

That it is expedient to make provision for the charging of fees by the Minister for Agriculture provided for under, or referred to in, any Act of the present session providing for the payment of fees by registered proprietors of certain premises registered under the Dairy Produce Acts, 1924 to 1947, and by holders of certain licences under the Creamery Acts, 1928 and 1934, and the Milk and Dairies Acts, 1935 and 1956.

Mr. Bruton

We oppose this strongly because it is another levy being introduced. We have had enough levies. This is putting yet another burden on the shoulders of the farmers. I must strongly oppose the Financial Resolution which is enabling this levy to be introduced.

Question put and declared carried.