asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state (1) the approximate amount paid annually for imports of salt; (2) where such imports come from and (3) whether his Department has any information as to the possibility of salt deposits being present in this country.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Import of Salt.
Mr. Lynch
The approximate amount paid annually for imports of salt is £200,000. The main country of origin of the imports is Britain, with relatively small quantities from the Six Counties and from the Federal Republic of Germany. I am advised that there is little possibility of salt deposits being found in this country.