asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state whether he was recently requested to hear a deputation from the creamery milk producers' association regarding milk prices to creamery suppliers; and, if so, whether he will now consent to meet the deputation.
Ceisteanna.—Questions. Oral Answers. - Milk Prices.
The answer to the first part of the Deputy's question is "Yes". I have informed the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association that I had arranged since my appointment as Minister for Agriculture that in respect of all matters relating to the creamery industry, where it was necessary to consult with the producers, I would deal with them through the medium of the co-operative organisation. I do not propose to depart from that procedure.