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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 21 Apr 1954

Vol. 145 No. 5

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Beet Acreage.

asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the acreage of beet contracted for in each of the four sugar factory areas, viz., Carlow, Thurles, Mallow and Tuam, in the years 1952-53 and 1953-54.

I am informed that the acreage of beet contracted for in each of the four sugar factory areas in the years 1952-53 and 1953-54 is as follows:

Carlow 16,406 and

20,157 acres, respectively.

Mallow 13,774,,

17,816 ,, ,,

Thurles 12,355,,

14,655 ,, ,,

Tuam 8,701,,

10,105 ,, ,,

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