asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food, consequent on recent proposals by Kerry Co-op which will require small farmers to incur substantial expenditure in the provision of new refrigerated units on their farms, if he will accept the necessity to provide grant aid to such farmers for the purchase of these units.
Written Answers. - Kerry Group Milk Collection System.
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The proposed change in the system of milk collection by the Kerry Group is essentially a matter between the group and its milk suppliers. I understand, however, that the proposals involve the provision by the group of financial assistance to suppliers for the implementation of the refrigeration programme over a two to three year period.