Vol. 394 No. 8
218 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the percentage of the wholesale tomato market which is controlled by a company (details supplied) or a subsidiary thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
219 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the percentage of the wholesale potato market which is controlled by a company (details supplied) or a subsidiary thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
220 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the percentage of the fruit and vegetable imports which are controlled by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 218, 219 and 220, inclusive, together.
My Department monitor overall production and supply of fruit and vegetables (including potatoes). There is no obligation on individual companies or traders to supply details of their trading to my Department and, accordingly, the information requested by the Deputy is not available.
