asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state whether he has approved the issue of licences to Grain Importers (Éire) Limited for the importation of feeding barley, and, if so, the quantity to be imported, the countries of origin and the probable cost per ton of such barley.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Barley Imports.
In view of the fact that licensed manufacturers of compound feeding stuffs are unable to obtain their full requirements of feeding barley from home sources I have approved of the purchase by Grain Importers (Éire) Limited of 10,000 tons of North African barley. The price of this barley will be £27 a ton c.i.f.