Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 30 Jan 2001

Vol. 529 No. 1

Written Answers. - Transport Subsidy.

Michael Ring

Question:

429 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will consider putting a transport subsidy in place for farmers in disadvantaged areas for the collection of their milk for delivery to co-ops. [2190/01]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (Mr. Walsh)

Arrangements for the collection of milk for delivery to co-operatives is a matter for farmers and the co-operatives involved.