asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will consider increasing to £10 the bonus of £5 at present being paid to holders of licensed pedigree bulls, in order to encourage the keeping of such animals.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Premium for Pedigree Bulls.
No bonus is payable by my Department in respect of pedigree bulls. There is, however, a bonus of £5 payable on certain conditions to holders of non-pedigree licensed bulls. I have considered what action might be taken to secure the purpose the Deputy appears to have in view, but I have not yet reached a conclusion in the matter.