asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he is now in a position to announce a decision on the raising of the limit for compensation for reactors under the brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis eradication schemes.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Cattle Disease Eradication.
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I expect to be able to make an announcement very shortly.
Would the Minister agree that in this context——
(Interruptions.)
What about poor Haughey? You had to get him out of your own constituency and get in Deputy Boland——
(Interruptions.)
Charlie the greatest, and gorgeous George.
Would Deputy L'Estrange please allow questions to proceed?
Is there enough room for Deputy L'Estrange and Deputy Cooney in the same constituency?
If the Chair gets the Minister to restrain himself and not ask provocative questions we will not have to answer them.
Would the Minister agree there is a strong case for increasing the limit from the £100 level because often pedigree cows or cows in calf have to be destroyed and their value is well in excess of £100?
I would agree there is a strong case for increasing the amount.
How soon does the Minister expect to make an announcement?
Very shortly.
The Minister could not make it today?
(Interruptions.)
Question No. 30.