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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 20 May 1959

Vol. 175 No. 2

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Beer and Spirits for Home Consumption.

13.

asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the quantities of beer and spirits retained for home consumption in the financial years 1958 and 1959.

I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate with the Official Report a tabular statement giving the required information.

Following is the statement:—

NET duty-paid quantities retained for home consumption.

Year ended 31st March

1958

1959

Standard Barrels

Standard Barrels

Beer

856,512

828,100(approximate)

Proof Gallons

Proof Gallons

Spirits

756,248

799,700(approximate)

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