M. J. Nolan
Question:79 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the value of commercial flowers produced in Ireland in each of the past five years; and the numbers directly employed in this industry. [14002/95]
Written Answers. - Flower Industry.
The following are the estimated farm gate values of commercial cut flowers produced in Ireland in the past five years:
|
Year |
£ million |
|
1990 |
3.1 |
|
1991 |
2.6 |
|
1992 |
2.2 |
|
1993 |
2.4 |
|
1994 |
2.5 |
It is estimated that at present approximately 170 persons are directly employed in this sector.