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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 9 Nov 1955

Vol. 153 No. 4

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fish Freezing.

asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state (a) the total quantity of quick-frozen fish processed by An Bord Iascaigh Mhara in the years ended 31st March, 1954 and 1955, respectively, (b) where the fish were processed, (c) the daily capacity of the board's plant, and (d) the maximum storage capacity of the plant.

I am informed by An Bord Iascaigh Mhara that the information requested is as follows: (a) 17,946 stones in the year ended 31st March, 1954 and 34,555 stones in the year ended 31st March, 1955. (b) Dublin and Killybegs. (c) About 220 stones per day of eight hours. (d) The board has low temperature storage of 40 tons capacity at Killybegs in addition to which low temperature storage accommodation is also rented at other centres as and when required.

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