asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the several cuts and descriptions of meat in respect of which he recently authorised increased prices in the Dublin district; and the amount of increase, and the present authorised price in each case.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dublin Meat Prices.
The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the appended tabular statement which with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle I shall have circulated with the Official Report. These maximum prices relate to prime quality beef and mutton. Secondary qualities will be available at lower prices.
Following is the tabular statement referred to:—
BEEF.
|
Cut |
Increase |
New Prices |
|
per lb. |
per lb. |
|
|
Sirloin, trimmed |
2d. |
2/- |
|
,,untrimmed |
Nil |
1/7 |
|
,,Steak Cut |
2d. |
2/4 |
|
,,,,Whole |
Nil |
2/- |
|
Fine Rib |
1d. |
1/8 |
|
Rib Steak |
2d. |
1/8 |
|
Round Steak |
4d. |
2/- |
|
Chuck Roast |
Nil |
1/5 |
|
Top Rib |
1d. |
1/6 |
|
Rolled Beef |
Nil |
1/2 |
|
Leg Beef |
2d. |
1/4 |
|
Tail-end, Corned |
1d. |
1/7 |
|
Brisket " |
Nil |
1/2 |
MUTTON
|
Cut |
Increase |
New Prices |
|
per lb. |
per lb. |
|
|
Leg Whole |
2d. |
2/2 |
|
,,half-fillet |
4d. |
2/6 |
|
,,Shank |
4d. |
2/2 |
|
Loin, Whole |
2d. |
2/6 |
|
,,Cut |
4d. |
2/10 |
|
Centre Cut |
4d. |
2/2 |
|
Loin Chop, Trimmed |
6d. |
3/4 |
|
Loin Chop, Untrimmed |
6d. |
2/10 |
|
Cutlets |
6d. |
3/- |
|
Gigot Chops |
6d. |
2/6 |
|
Laps |
2d. |
1/8 |
|
Hand-Gigot |
2d. |
1/6 |
Will the Minister indicate what was the justification for the increase in prices?
The higher market prices realised for cattle and sheep.
And only that?
I took into account also the higher operating costs of butchers arising from various causes since the prices were fixed previously.
Did the Victuallers' Association themselves ask for the increase in prices which the Minister sanctioned?
They did.