asked the Minister for Finance if he will state for each of the years 1948, 1949 and 1950, the quantities of (a) beer; (b) spirits; (c) wines and (d) tobacco consumed within the State.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Consumption of Intoxicating Liquor and Tobacco.
As the answer to this question is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to have it circulated in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
QUANTITIES CONSUMED WITHIN THE STATE IN EACH OF THE YEARS 1948, 1949 AND 1950.
|
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
(d) |
|
|
Calendar Year |
Beer (Standard Barrels) |
Spirits (Proof Gallons) |
Wines(Gallons) |
Tobacco(lbs.) |
|
1948 |
897,387 |
842,133 |
435,763 |
12,515,376 |
|
1949 |
921,102 |
911,601 |
461,752 |
13,594,882 |
|
1950 |
912,558 |
927,307 |
480,010 |
14,239,339 |