asked the Minister for Supplies if he will state whether a supply of petrol will be released for the collection and transport of this season's fruit crops, and whether a supply of sugar will be made available to fruit-growers for the making of jam for their own use.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Supplies for Fruit Growers.
Special facilities were granted last season for the collection and transport of soft fruits, such as raspberries and strawberries. Every effort will be made to grant similar facilities this season, provided that the position as regards petrol supplies is such as to enable this to be done.
As regards the second part of the question, I would refer the Deputy to my reply to a question addressed to me on the 5th May.