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Dáil Éireann - Volume 100 - 27 March, 1946 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Canadian Oats Imports. Mr. O'Donnell Mr. O'Donnell 577 Mr. O'Donnell asked the Minister for Agriculture if he is aware that feeding oats of an inferior grade were imported recently from Canada, at a cost of 32/- a barrel landed at Dublin plus carriage to point of delivery; and if he will state what steps he proposes to take to ensure that future consignments [577] from Canada, at this price, will be of a quality such as could normally be procured for the money involved. Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan: There is no ground for the Deputy's suggestion that the oats imported recently from Canada for animal feeding were of inferior quality. On the contrary, I am satisfied that these oats were of good quality and will relieve to some extent the general shortage of animal feeding stuffs. Mr. O'Donnell Mr. O'Donnell Mr. O'Donnell: I have a sample which I will show to the Minister. It is anything but good. It is only screenings or tailings. Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan: The Deputy is an extremely bad judge. Mr. Hughes Mr. Hughes Mr. Hughes: What is the bushel weight? Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan: I could not say. Mr. Hughes Mr. Hughes Mr. Hughes: I think the bushel weight was good. Mr. O'Donnell Mr. O'Donnell Mr. O'Donnell: The hen is not a bad judge—a good judge. She will eat nothing but what is good. So is the horse. They leave this after them. Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan: The racehorses are taking this oats. Mr. O'Donnell Mr. O'Donnell Mr. O'Donnell: They will not get many winners with it. Mr. Blowick Mr. Blowick Mr. Blowick: Can the Minister state if the oats were screened or graded since they came to this country? Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan: No. Mr. Blowick Mr. Blowick Mr. Blowick: I saw a sample and I can vouch for the Deputy's statement that this oats is rubbish. Mr. O'Donnell Mr. O'Donnell Mr. O'Donnell: I have a sample that I can hand to the Minister. Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan Dr. Ryan: All I can say is that the oatmeal millers and the owners of racehorses said that this was very good oats. I think members of Clann na Talmhan are the only ones who complained. Mr. O'Donnell Mr. O'Donnell Mr. O'Donnell: I am afraid you are not a good judge. Dáil Éireann 100 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Canadian Oats Imports. Questions 19460327
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