Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 26 Oct 1955

Vol. 153 No. 1

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Trade with U.S.S.R.

Donnchadh Ó Briain

asked the Taoiseach if he will give particulars of the imports from, and the exports to, countries behind the Iron Curtain during the past 12 months.

Mr. O'Sullivan

While the Deputy's question does not precisely define the limits of the areas concerned, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving particulars of the imports from and the exports to the U.S.S.R. and certain specified European countries during the 12 months ended August, 1955.

Following is the statement:—

TRADE WITH THE U.S.S.R. AND OTHER SPECIFIED COUNTRIES IN THE 12 MONTHS ENDED AUGUST, 1955.

Description	Unit of Quantity	Quantity	Value
			£
U.S.S.R.:
Imports:	value	—	238,091
Lumber, sawn, planed, etc., conifer	std	2,807	232,318
Fur skins, dressed	value	—	3,155
Other articles	,,	—	2,618
Domestic Exports and Re-Exports		—	—
BULGARIA:
Imports:	value	—	2
Domestic Exports and Re-Exports		—	—
HUNGARY:
Imports:	value	—	6,139
Vegetables	cwt.	1,369	2,595
Oilcloth, except floor coverings	sq. yd.	15,213	1,258
Vegetable crude materials	value	—	1,445
Other articles	,,	—	841
Domestic Exports and Re-Exports		—	—
POLAND:
Imports:	value	—	24,961
Woven piece goods:
Cotton	sq. yd.	75,661	5,707
Rayon	,,	259,774	17,190
Other articles	value	—	2,064
Domestic Exports and Re-Exports		—	—
ROUMANIA:
Imports:	value	—	998,357
Maize	cwt.	703,275	987,351
Lumber, sawn, planed, etc., conifer	std.	147	10,394
Other articles	value	—	612
Domestic Exports and Re-Exports		—	—
CZECHOSLOVAKIA:
Imports:	value	—	331,964
Beer	std. brl.	300	2,046
Glassware	cwt.	986	10,256
Silver, platinum, gems and jewellery	value	—	6,440
Cutlery, hardware, etc.	,,	—	1,262
Machinery	,,	—	2,274
Vehicles:
Motor car parts	,,	—	12,917
Tractors, agricultural	No.	58	21,666
,, parts	cwt.	182	2,667
Other	value	—	1,254
Logs, non-conifer	cub. ft.	8,032	3,895
Lumber, sawn, planed, etc.:
Conifer	std.	2,220	178,632
Non-conifer	cub. ft.	20,501	10,531
Other wood and timber	value	—	6,701
Textiles:
Woven piece goods:
Cotton	sq. yd.	114,741	9,582
Rayon	,,	398,344	29,479
Other	value	—	1,728
Stockings and hose, nylon	doz. prs.	2,000	3,000
Rubber or rubber proofed footwear	,,	758	7,364
Lighting fixtures and fittings	value	—	3,005
Wooden furniture and fixtures	value	—	5,144
Toys and games	,,	—	3,470
Other articles	,,	—	8,651
Domestic Exports	,,	—	110,249
Fish, cured, not canned	cwt.	3,912	9,999
Wool, raw	cental	3,536	100,247
Other articles	value	—	3
Re-Exports	,,	—	166
GERMANY, EASTERN:
Imports:	value	—	31,803
Muriate of potash	ton	2,107	29,638
Other articles	value	—	1,767
Domestic Exports	,,	—	398
Re-Exports		—	—
ALBANIA:
Imports, Domestic Exports and Re-Exports		—	—