asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will indicate the quantity and value of fish landed from Irish fishing boats and exported during 1947, 1948 and the first six months of 1949.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fish Landings and Exports.
asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will indicate the quantity and value of fish marketed here from Irish fishing boats in 1947, 1948 and the first six months of 1949.
With your permission, a Chinn Chomhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 22 and 23 together. The information requested by the Deputy is as follows:—
|
LANDINGS |
EXPORTS |
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|
Quantity |
Value |
Quantity |
Value |
|
|
Cwt. |
£ |
Cwt. |
£ |
|
|
1947 |
307,424 |
531,612 |
64,771 |
120,889 |
|
1948 |
375,129 |
583,506 |
68,676 |
159,320 |
|
1949(to 30th June) |
82,752 |
223,656 |
19,646 |
47,749 |
These figures relate to sea fisheries only, exclusive of shellfish.
The quantity marketed within the country can be taken to be the difference between the landings and exports.