412 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that up to 70% of the cost of producing a pig here is associated with the costs of feed; and that feed costs have risen by over €100 per tonne in 2007; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the competitors to the Irish based pig industry are able to avail of cheaper maize produce and by-products; the steps she is taking to help deal with this anomalous position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25403/07]

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412 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that up to 70% of the cost of producing a pig here is associated with the costs of feed; and that feed costs have risen by over €100 per tonne in 2007; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the competitors to the Irish based pig industry are able to avail of cheaper maize produce and by-products; the steps she is taking to help deal with this anomalous position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25403/07]

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