asked the Taoiseach if he will state in respect of the year 1936 how many cwts. of (a) creamery butter, and (b) farmers' butter were produced, and the amount of each exported in that year and also in 1939.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Butter Production.
I propose, with the permission of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired information.
Following is the statement:—
IRELAND
PRODUCTION OF CREAMERY AND FARMERS BUTTER IN THE YEAR 1936
|
1936 |
|
|
cwts. |
|
|
Creamery butter |
837,879 |
|
Farmers' butter* |
426,000 |
*Estimated production in 12 months commencing on 1st June, 1936.
QUANTITY OF CREAMERY AND FARMERS BUTTER EXPORTED IN YEARS 1936 AND 1939
|
1936 |
1939 |
|
|
cwts. |
cwts. |
|
|
(a) Creamery butter |
460,219 |
223,501 |
|
(b) Farmers' butter |
878 |
966 |