asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total value of all bootlaces, hat-laces, etc., and all material suitable for use in the manufacture of such boot laces, intended to be covered by the Emergency Imposition of Duties (No. 32) Order, 1934, imported into Saorstát Eireann during (1) the 12 months ended 31st December, 1933, and (2) the six months ended 30th June, 1934, and the principal countries of origin, whether the Customs duty of 100 per cent. ad valorem imposed by the Order is a new duty, and if not, what was the amount of the previous duty; the total revenue which it is anticipated will be received as a result of this duty on these articles during the first 12 months following the date of coming into operation of the Order; and if he will state the total number of firms engaged in the manufacture of these articles in Saorstát Eireann, and the average number of persons employed; whether any licences have been applied for and issued to any particular persons to import these articles without payment of duty, and if so, if he will state to whom such licences have been issued, the quantity of such articles covered by these licences, and any special conditions under which the licences have been granted; whether any applications for licences to import these articles without payment of duty have been refused, and if so, for what reason.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Value of Imports.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total value of elastic and elastic cord intended to be covered by the Emergency Imposition of Duties (No. 33) Order, 1934, imported into Saorstát Eireann during (1) the twelve months ended 31st December, 1933, and (2) the six months ended 30th June, 1934, and the principal countries of origin; whether the Customs duty of 80 per cent. ad valorem imposed by the order is a new duty, and if not, what was the amount of the previous duty; the total revenue which it is anticipated will be received as a result of this duty on these articles during the first twelve months following the date of coming into operation of the order; and if he will state the total number of firms engaged in the manufacture of these articles in Saorstát Eireann, and the average number of persons employed; whether any licences have been applied for and issued to any particular persons to import these articles without payment of duty, and if so, if he will state to whom such licences have been issued, the quantity of such articles covered by these licences, and any special conditions under which the licences have been granted, whether any applications for licences to import these articles without payment of duty have been refused, and if so, for what reason.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total value of buttons intended to be covered by the Emergency Imposition of Duties (No. 34) Order, 1934, imported into Saorstát Eireann during (1) the twelve months ended 31st December, 1933, and (2) the six months ended 30th June, 1934, and the principal countries of origin; whether the Customs duty of 75 per cent. ad valorem imposed by the Order is a new duty, and if not, what was the amount of the previous duty; the total revenue which it is anticipated will be received as a result of this duty on these articles during the first twelve months following the date of coming into operation of the Order; and if he will state the total number of firms engaged in the manufacture of these articles in Saorstát Eireann, and the average number of persons employed; whether any licences have been applied for and issued to any particular persons to import these articles without payment of duty, and if so, if he will state to whom such licences have been issued, the quantity of such articles covered by these licences, and any special conditions under which the licences have been granted, whether any applications for licences to import these articles without payment of duty have been refused, and if so, for what reason.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total value of (a) tape and (b) tape-holders and their component parts intended to be covered by the Emergency Imposition of Duties (No. 35) Order, 1934, imported into Saorstát Eireann during (1) the twelve months ended 31st December, 1933, and (2) the six months ended 30th June, 1934, and the principal countries of origin; whether the Customs duty of 50 per cent. ad valorem imposed by the Order is a new duty, and if not, what was the amount of the previous duty; the total revenue which it is anticipated will be received as a result of this duty on these articles during the first twelve months following the date of coming into operation of the Order; and if he will state the total number of firms engaged in the manufacture of these articles in Saorstát Eireann, and the average number of persons employed; whether any licences have been applied for and issued to any particular persons to import these articles without payment of duty, and if so, if he will state to whom such licences have been issued, the quantity of such articles covered by these licences, and any special conditions under which the licences have been granted, whether any applications for licences to import these articles without payment of duty have been refused, and if so, for what reason.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total value of electric wire or cable intended to be covered by the Emergency Imposition of Duties (No. 36) Order, 1934, imported into Saorstát Eireann during (1) the twelve months ended 31st December, 1933, and (2) the six months ended 30th June, 1934, and the principal countries of origin; whether the Customs duty of 50 per cent. ad valorem imposed by the Order is a new duty, and if not, what was the amount of the previous duty; the total revenue which it is anticipated will be received as a result of this duty on these articles during the first twelve months following the date of coming into operation of the Order; and if he will state the total number of firms engaged in the manufacture of these articles in Saorstát Eireann; and the average number of persons employed; whether any licences have been applied for and issued to any particular persons to import these articles without payment of duty, and if so, if he will state to whom such licences have been issued, the quantity of such articles covered by these licences, and any special conditions under which the licences have been granted, whether any applications for licences to import these articles without payment of duty have been refused, and if so, for what reason.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total value of (a) all oils and fats (other than margarine) and (b) all substitutes for any such oil or fat intended to be covered by the Emergency Imposition of Duties (No. 37) Order, 1934, imported into Saorstát Eireann during (1) the twelve months ended 31st December, 1933, and (2) the six months ended 30th June, 1934, and the principal countries of origin; whether the Customs duty of 33 and 1/3 per cent. ad valorem imposed by the Order is a new duty, and, if not, what was the amount of the previous duty; the total revenue which it is anticipated will be received as a result of this duty on these articles during the first twelve months following the date of coming into operation of the Order; and if he will state the total number of firms engaged in the manufacture of these articles in Saorstát Eireann, and the average number of persons employed; whether any licences have been applied for and issued to any particular persons to import these articles without payment of duty, and if so, if he will state to whom such licences have been issued, the quantity of such articles covered by these licences, and any special conditions under which the licences have been granted, whether any applications for licences to import these articles without payment of duty have been refused, and if so, for what reason.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total value of razor blades (including unsharpened blanks) intended to be covered by the Emergency Imposition of Duties (No. 38) Order, 1934, imported into Saorstát Eireann during (1) the 12 months ended 31st December, 1933, and (2) the six months ended 30th June, 1934, and the principal countries of origin; whether the Customs duty of 5/- per gross imposed by the Order is a new duty, and, if not, what was the amount of the previous duty; the total revenue which it is anticipated will be received as a result of this duty on these articles during the first 12 months following the date of coming into operation of the Order; and if he will state the total number of firms engaged in the manufacture of these articles in Saorstát Eireann, and the average number of persons employed; whether any licences have been applied for and issued to any particular persons to import these articles without payment of duty, and, if so, if he will state to whom such licences have been issued, the quantity of such articles covered by these licences, and any special conditions under which the licences have been granted, whether any applications for licences to import these articles without payment of duty have been refused, and, if so, for what reason.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total value of automatic machines for the sale of tobacco, matches, sweetmeats, and substantial assemblies of parts of such machines intended to be covered by the Emergency Imposition of Duties (No. 40) Order, 1934, imported into Saorstát Eireann during (1) the 12 months ended 31st December, 1933, and (2) the six months ended 30th June, 1934, and the principal countries of origin; whether the Customs duty of 30 per cent. ad valorem imposed by the Order is a new duty, and, if not, what was the amount of the previous duty; the total revenue which it is anticipated will be received as a result of this duty on these articles during the first 12 months following the date of coming into operation of the Order; and if he will state the total number of firms engaged in the manufacture of these articles in Saorstát Eireann, and the average number of persons employed; whether any licences have been applied for and issued to any particular persons to import these articles without payment of duty, and, if so, if he will state to whom such licences have been issued, the quantity of such articles covered by these licences, and any special conditions under which the licences have been granted, whether any applications for licences to import these articles without payment of duty have been refused, and, if so, for what reason.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total value of hay forks, manure forks, potato forks, etc., etc., and component parts for such forks, intended to be covered by the Emergency Imposition of Duties (No. 39) Order, 1934, imported into Saorstát Eireann during (1) the 12 months ended 31st December, 1933, and (2) the six months ended 30th June, 1934, and the principal countries of origin, whether the Customs duty of 50 per cent. ad valorem imposed by the Order is a new duty, and if not, what was the amount of the previous duty; the total revenue which it is anticipated will be received as a result of this duty on these articles during the first 12 months following the date of coming into operation of the Order; and if he will state the total number of firms engaged in the manufacture of these articles in Saorstát Eireann, and the average number of persons employed; whether any licences have been applied for and issued to any particular persons to import these articles without payment of duty, and if so, if he will state to whom such licences have been issued, the quantity of such articles covered by these licences, and any special conditions under which the licences have been granted, whether any applications for licences to import these articles without payment of duty have been refused, and if so, for what reason.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total value of electric filament lamps intended to be covered by the Emergency Imposition of Duties (No. 45) Order, 1934, imported into Saorstát Eireann during (1) the 12 months ended 31st December, 1933, and (2) the six months ended 30th June, 1934, and the principal countries of origin; whether the Customs duty of 75 per cent. ad valorem imposed by the Order is a new duty, and if not, what was the amount of the previous duty; the total revenue which it is anticipated will be received as a result of this duty on these articles during the first 12 months following the date of coming into operation of the Order; and if he will state the total number of firms engaged in the manufacture of these articles in Saorstát Eireann, and the average number of persons employed; whether any licences have been applied for and issued to any particular persons to import these articles without payment of duty, and if so, if he will state to whom such licences have been issued, the quantity of such articles covered by these licences, and any special conditions under which the licences have been granted, whether any applications for licences to import these articles without payment of duty have been refused, and if so, for what reason.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total value of tanks, cisterns, drums, barrels, kegs, etc., and component parts thereof, intended to be covered by the Emergency Imposition of Duties (No. 44) Order, 1934, imported into Saorstát Eireann during (1) the 12 months ended 31st December, 1933, and (2) the six months ended 30th June, 1934, and the principal countries of origin; whether the Customs duty of 33? and 15 per cent., as the case may be, imposed by the Order is a new duty, and if not, what was the amount of the previous duty; the total revenue which it is anticipated will be received as a result of this duty on these articles during the first 12 months following the date of coming into operation of the Order; and if he will state the total number of firms engaged in the manufacture of these articles in Saorstát Eireann, and the average number of persons employed; whether any licences have been applied for and issued to any particular persons to import these articles without payment of duty, and if so, if he will state to whom such licences have been issued, the quantity of such articles covered by these licences, and any special conditions under which the licences have been granted, whether any applications for licences to import these articles without payment of duty have been refused, and if so, for what reason.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total value of rope, cord, twine, thread, etc., intended to be covered by the Emergency Imposition of Duties (No. 48) Order, 1934, imported into Saorstát Eireann during (1) the 12 months ended 31st December, 1933, and (2) the six months ended 30th June, 1934, and the principal countries of origin; whether the Customs duty of 40 per cent. ad valorem imposed by the Order is a new duty, and, if not, what was the amount of the previous duty; the total revenue which it is anticipated will be received as a result of this duty on these articles during the first 12 months following the date of coming into operation of the Order; and if he will state the total number of firms engaged in the manufacture of these articles in Saorstát Eireann, and the average number of persons employed; whether any licences have been applied for and issued to any particular persons to import these articles without payment of duty, and, if so, if he will state to whom such licences have been issued, the quantity of such articles covered by these licences, and any special conditions under which the licences have been granted, whether any applications for licences to import these articles without payment of duty have been refused, and, if so, for what reason.
I propose to take Nos. 11 to 22 together. The goods covered by the Emergency Orders in question, with the exception of Emergency Order No. 48, were not required to be specifically entered on importation, and the information asked for in the first part of the question is, therefore, not available in those cases. In the case of Emergency Order No. 48, the imports were as follows:—
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For the 12 months ended 31st December, 1933 |
151,846 |
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For the 6 months ended 30th June, 1934 |
76,271 |
All the duties were new duties.
Questions regarding revenue should be addressed to the Minister for Finance.
With regard to the last two parts of the questions, I am not prepared to give information regarding the business carried on by individual firms.
Is the Minister going to ask the House to confirm these Orders without telling the House a single thing about them?
The opportunity for doing it will arise when the Bill is being moved.
The Minister will have the opportunity of replying.