asked the Taoiseach if he will state (1) the quantity in cwts. of kippers, smoked and filleted fish, pickled herrings and demersal fish imported into the Republic for the nine months ended 30th September, 1952, and (2) the quantity in cwts. of tinned salmon, sardines, herring and other fish imported in cans in respect of the same period and if he will give separate figures for each variety imported.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fish Imports.
Statistics of imports are compiled according to the Official Import List, which does not provide details of the particular varieties of fish asked for by the Deputy. However, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I intend to circulate in the Official Report details of imports of fish judged relevant to the Deputy's question according to the Official Import List. The total quantity of tinned fish has been shown as the figures for the separate varieties are not available.
Following is the statement:—
IMPORTS OF FISH (EXCEPT SHELLFISH) IN THE NINE MONTHS JANUARY-SEPTEMBER, 1952.
|
Description |
Quantity |
|
cwt. |
|
|
Fish (except shellfish) not canned |
|
|
Fresh, chilled or frozen: |
|
|
Whole |
17,274 |
|
Filleted and parts |
671 |
|
Smoke cured: |
|
|
Whole |
99 |
|
Kippered |
4,456 |
|
Filleted and parts |
15,632 |
|
Salt cured: |
|
|
Pickled in barrels |
488 |
|
Other |
7,050 |
|
Fish (including shellfish) in airtight containers |
12,656 |
asked the Taoiseach if he will state the quantity in cwts. and value of fish landed at the ten principal ports in the country for the nine months ended 30th September, 1953.
I intend, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the required information.
Following is the statement:—
LANDINGS of Sea fish at the ten principal landing centres (period January-September inc., 1953).
|
Centre |
Amount Landed in cwt. |
Value£ |
|
1. Killybegs |
19,020 |
57,947 |
|
2. Howth |
14,047 |
37,989 |
|
3. Schull |
14,295 |
35,229 |
|
4. Galway |
6,595 |
22,901 |
|
5. Dún Laoghaire |
8,359 |
20,086 |
|
6. Clogher Head |
10,263 |
19,871 |
|
7. Dingle |
5,853 |
16,167 |
|
8. Kilemore |
4,907 |
15,060 |
|
9. Balbriggan |
4,699 |
13,508 |
|
10. Baltimore |
5,825 |
12,172 |
NOTES
(1) The selection of the ten landing centres has been on the basis of the value of landings at the different centres.
(2) The figures quoted above are preliminary and are subject to revision. The quantity figures shown include some estimations in respect of varieties of shellfish.