Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 31 Mar 1992

Vol. 417 No. 9

Written Answers. - Hose Pipe Clip Imports.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

97 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach if he will outline, (a) the number of, (1) steel jubilee hose pipe clips and (2) plastic hose pipe clips imported for each year from 1 January 1980 to 1 January 1992, (b) the countries of origin and (c) the annual cash value of these imports.

The Taoiseach

Neither steel jubilee nor plastic hose pipe clips are separately distinguished in the customs and excise tariff of Ireland. Accordingly, the data on imports and exports requested by the Deputy are not available.