asked the Taoiseach if he will state the total quantity of (a) bran, and (b) pollard produced in Irish mills during each of the months from November, 1948, to March, 1950, and the quantity imported during the same period.
Written Answers. - Bran and Pollard Supplies.
There were no imports of bran and pollard during the period November, 1948, to February, 1950. Production in Irish mills was as follows:—
Month |
Bran |
Pollard |
(280 lb. sacks) |
||
November, 1948 |
13,003 |
33,210 |
December, ,, |
15,827 |
37,620 |
January, 1949 |
18,629 |
37,681 |
February, ,, |
16,744 |
32,155 |
March, ,, |
19,695 |
36,439 |
April, ,, |
19,661 |
31,921 |
May, ,, |
19,786 |
36,274 |
June, ,, |
20,073 |
41,841 |
July, ,, |
17,677 |
38,124 |
August, ,, |
19,116 |
40,788 |
September, ,, |
18,119 |
37,567 |
October, ,, |
16,877 |
37,389 |
November, ,, |
14,857 |
36,266 |
December, ,, |
14,541 |
34,724 |
January, 1950 |
13,692 |
33,102 |
Figures of production in February, 1950, are not yet available.