asked the Minister for Finance if he will state, in respect of the latest convenient date and on the comparable date in 1951, the acreage of beet contracted for in each of the four sugar factory areas.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Beet Acreage.
I am informed that the acreage of beet contracted for in each of the sugar factory areas up to 10th May, 1952, is as follows:—
|
Acres |
|
|
Carlow |
16,598 |
|
Mallow |
13,770 |
|
Thurles |
12,206 |
|
Tuam |
8,682 |
The acreage at the comparable date in 1951 was:—
|
Acres |
|
|
Carlow |
21,192 |
|
Mallow |
14,682 |
|
Thurles |
13,821 |
|
Tuam |
8,331 |