asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state (a) the probable export price of turkeys this season and (b) the price likely to be paid to the Irish producer.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Price of Turkeys.
Mr. Walsh
It is too early yet to indicate precisely the price that will be obtainable for our turkeys on the export market.
It is expected, however, that the export price will be sufficient to pay to our poultry producers for their turkeys a price of 4/- per lb. live weight, the same price as last year.
Will the Minister fix the price before the date of the general election, if it comes before the Christmas?
Mr. Walsh
I will leave that to the Labour and Fine Gael Parties.