asked the Minister for Agriculture if any agreement exists between his Department and Bord Bainne regarding disclosures to Bord Bainne of details relating to the export of dairy produce by other exporters; if he will give a commitment regarding confidentiality in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dairy Produce Exports.
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It is not the practice to disclose information relating to individual exporters. The only circumstances in which the Department would consider giving such details to a third party would be on the basis of a specific authorisation from the exporter involved.
Can the Minister give any indication of whether he can channel the marketing of all dairy products through Bord Bainne? Can he assure the House that no advantage is being given to Board Bainne over other people involved in the marketplace?
I do not think that supplementary relates to the substance of the question and I will not enter into that area.
(Interruptions.)
We are talking about the export of our dairy products. This is pathetic.