asked the Taoiseach if he will state the volume and value of imports of fish during the year 1949, giving the figures for the main varieties in use in this country.
Ceisteanna—Questions Oral Answers. - Fish Imports.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired particulars.
Following is the statement:—
IRELAND.
Imports of each Official Import List description of Fish in the year 1949.
|
Description |
Quantity |
Value |
|
cwt. |
£ |
|
|
Fish (of foreign taking) fresh or frozen: |
||
|
Filleted and parts |
547 |
2,551 |
|
Shell fish |
368 |
2,839 |
|
God |
179 |
737 |
|
Hake |
668 |
2,643 |
|
Other sorts |
19,806 |
31,233 |
|
Fish preserved: |
||
|
Kippered and smoked |
2,179 |
8,571 |
|
Kippered or smoked |
106 |
452 |
|
In sealed containers |
25,333 |
435,956 |
|
Filleted and parts |
10,903 |
51,379 |
|
Otherwise preserved |
10,155 |
40,750 |
|
Fish paste |
116 |
1,403 |
|
TOTAL |
70,360 |
578,514 |