Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tea and Sugar for Slaney Fishermen.

Wednesday, 14 March 1945

Dáil Éireann Debate
Vol. 96 No. 13

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Mr. Corish:  asked the Minister for Supplies if he will state if a special ration of tea and sugar will be available during the coming season for men engaged in net fishing on the River Slaney.

Minister for Supplies (Mr. Lemass): Information on Seán F. Lemass  Zoom on Seán F. Lemass  For the reasons given in reply to a question asked by the Deputy on the 9th May, 1944, it is not proposed to make any special allowances of tea and sugar available to the men in question.

[1379]Mr. Corish:  Is the Minister aware that allowances of extra tea and sugar were given in the year before last and will the Minister state why there is a change? Is the Minister also aware that these fishermen are away from home from early morning till late at night and, in these circumstances, will he reconsider his decision?

Mr. Lemass: Information on Seán F. Lemass  Zoom on Seán F. Lemass  There is no change in the regulations this year as compared to last year.

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