andMr. Barry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he is aware of the serious plight in which sheep farmers find themselves owing to the low price for wool; and if he will make a statement in regard to it.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Price of Wool.
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I am aware that the prices received for wool this year have fallen appreciably compared with the very high prices in 1963-64, though not with the prices in earlier years. The price is determined by the effective world demand for wool and by competition from synthetic fibres.