asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state (a) if his attention has been directed to a Press report to the effect that the Government plan to restrict exports of live stock; and, if so, whether there is any foundation for this report, and (b) whether he has had talks with representatives of the live-stock trade and meat exporters within recent weeks; and, if so, if he discussed any such plans with them.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Live-stock Export Restriction.
Mr. Walsh
With regard to (a), I have seen the Press report referred to. It is without foundation.
As to (b), I and my Department have, in the normal course, had talks from time to time with exporters of live stock and meat, but no plans of the kind referred to were discussed.