asked the Minister for Agriculture the estimated figures of average net income for farmers in Munster, Leinster, Connacht and the three counties of Ulster for 1978; and how these compare with the corresponding figures for 1977.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Farmers' Net Income.
33.
Particulars of farm income for 1978 on a provincial basis are not expected to be available until the second half of 1979.
Are there any farm management figures available yet?
No.
Question No. 34.
The Government's policy for encouraging development of the food-processing industry including processed meat is set out in paragraphs 3.24 to 3.30——
There is no way we can hear the Minister's reply.
There is an unusual amount of movement by Deputies and I cannot control it.
There are two things going on at the same time——
(Interruptions.)
Because of the noise in the House when Deputy White asked a supplementary to Question No. 32 the Minister was answering Question No. 33 and it was not possible for us to hear the Minister's reply.
Do you wish the Minister to repeat the reply to Question No. 33?
Yes.
Particulars of farm income for 1978 on a provincial basis are not expected to be available until the second half of 1979.