asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state the quantities of fish landed from Irish fishing vessels, in each of the last five years; the quantities imported in each of these years; and the quantity of tinned fish imported during each such period.
Written Answers. - Fish Supplies.
Mr. Corish
The particulars asked for are as follows:—
Year |
Fish (other than shellfish) landed from Irish fishing vessels |
Imports of fresh or preserved fish in bulk |
Imports of fish in sealed containers |
Cwt. |
Cwt. |
Cwt. |
|
1942 |
252,903 |
6,342 |
304 |
1943 |
277,911 |
7,816 |
1,310 |
1944 |
306,869 |
12,596 |
71 |
1945 |
371,937 |
10,321 |
1,878 |
1946 |
326,039 |
23,128 |
5,581 |