asked the Minister for Agriculture the up to date position regarding the proposal before the Council of Ministers in Europe which would allow the purchase of surplus quotas by co-operatives and dairies for redistribution to farmers; when the application was made for Ireland; when a decision would be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - EC Quota Proposal.
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The EC Commission are at present examining their proposal — which arises from an undertaking that I obtained at the EC price fixing negotiations in April last — in the light of a recent decision by the European Court. A revised proposal is expected to be submitted shortly.