asked the Taoiseach if he will give particulars of the exports of pigs and bacon for the four months ended 30th April in 1956, 1957 and 1958.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Exports of Pigs and Bacon.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing the information required.
Following is the statement:—
DOMESTIC EXPORTS of Pigs and Bacon in the four months ended 30th April, 1956, 1957 and 1958.
Unit of Quantity |
January-April |
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Description |
Quantity |
Value |
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1956 |
1957 |
1958 |
1956 |
1957 |
1958 |
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£ |
£ |
£ |
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Fat pigs |
No. |
62 |
145 |
180 |
2,125 |
3,182 |
3,492 |
Store pigs and bonhams |
,, |
46 |
6 |
3 |
686 |
431 |
134 |
Bacon |
cwt. |
6,689 |
34,977 |
202,305 |
97,371 |
502,674 |
2,637,157 |
Hams |
,, |
4,528 |
14,013 |
8,491 |
101,331 |
252,715 |
131,359 |
Ham in airtight containers |
,, |
5,998 |
1,226 |
1,459 |
152,144 |
32,655 |
34,035 |