asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he is aware of the fact that strong representations have been made for the provision of an auxiliary creamery at Currans, Farranfore, County Kerry, to replace the former creamery which was dispersed many years ago, and whether, having regard to the fact that there is a peak supply of milk of over 2,100 gallons, he will take steps to accede to the demand of the local farmers for the provision of the creamery.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Provision of Creamery Facilities.
I am not aware that strong representations have been made for the provision of a cream-separating station at Currans, Farranfore, County Kerry. The needs of the district appear to have been met by the provision of a travelling creamery.
asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he is aware that the farmers of Glena district, Listowel, County Kerry, who have to travel several miles at present to the nearest creamery, are demanding that an auxiliary creamery be erected in that district; and, if so, whether he will now take steps to accede to their demand.
If the Deputy refers to the district of Glenoe, I am not prepared to issue a licence for the erection of a separating station in that district as a recent survey indicates that the milk supply which would be available would not enable such a station as well as the existing separating stations to operate economically.
asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state the present position regarding proposals to provide creamery facilities at Sherkin and Hare Islands, County Cork.
The question of the provision of creamery facilities for the farmers of Sherkin and Hare Islands was examined some time ago, but a solution was not then practicable. Arising out of recent representations, the matter is at present being investigated afresh by my Department.
Since you are sending a travelling creamery out to Whiddy, you might as well send one out to this area.
I might do that, too.