asked the Minister for Agriculture the terms of the agreement whereunder the United States of America undertook to buy 5,000 tons of Irish sugar.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sugar Exports to U.S.
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The agreement provides for the importation into the United States of 5,000 short tons of sugar from Ireland during the period ending 30th June, 1962, in consideration of the importation by Ireland in the calendar year 1962 of 50,000 metric tons of United States yellow corn and grain sorghum over and above the average of such imports during the three years 1959 to 1961. The agreement was signed on 3rd May, 1962, and arrangements will be made to have copies placed in the Library of the House as soon as possible.