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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 27 Apr 1966

Vol. 222 No. 4

Written Answers. - Liquor Retained for Home Consumption.

144.

asked the Minister for Finance the quantity of (a) proof gallons of spirits, (b) standard barrels of beer, (c) gallons of cider, and (d) gallons of wine retained for home consumption in the calendar year 1965.

Following is the information:—

Commodity

Unit of Quantity

Quantities retained for home consumption in the calendar year 1965

Spirits (Home-made and Imported)

Proof Gallon

1,208,967

Beer (Home-made and Imported)

Standard Barrel

1,004,437

Cider and Perry (Home-made and Imported)

Gallon

617,547

Wine (a)

Gallon

896,918

(a)The quantity shown consists entirely of imported wine. Particulars of consumption of home-made wine (which is not dutiable) are not available.

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