asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he will clarify the future position concerning subsidies for lime, potash and other fertilisers.
Ceisteanna—Questions. - Fertiliser Subsidies.
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There is no subsidy on lime as such but the cost of transport of ground limestone from the manufacturer to the farmer is subsidised. The only fertiliser which is subsidised is phosphate. The question of the removal of these subsidies has not come up for consideration.