asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether he is aware that the turf being supplied to merchants in Drogheda for distribution under the free fuel scheme has such a high moisture content as to render it useless to the recipient, and, if so, what action he proposes to take in the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Turf: Moisture Content.
I am not aware that the position is as stated by the Deputy. I have had inquiries made and am informed that the quality of turf supplied is satisfactory but in transport some of the turf may have become slightly damp on the outside.