asked the Taoiseach if he will state the acreage of beet grown in Connaught in the years 1956, 1957, 1958 and 1959.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Beet Production in Connaught.
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I propose, with the permission of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement setting out the acreage of sugar beet and fodder beet grown in Connaught in each of the years 1956-1959 inclusive.
Following is the statement:—
ACREAGE of Beet grown in Connaught in the years 1956, 1957, 1958 and 1959.
|
Year |
Sugar Beet |
Fodder Beet |
|
Statute Acres |
||
|
1956 |
4,200 |
900 |
|
1957 |
6,500 |
1,200 |
|
1958 |
7,900 |
1,500 |
|
1959 |
6,500 |
1,700 |