asked the Minister for Finance the quantity of proof gallons of (a) spirits, (b) beer in standard barrels. (c) cider, and (d) wine retained for home consumption in the calendar year 1966.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Liquor Consumption.
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The answer is in the form of a tabular statement which, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
|
Commodity |
Unit of Quantity |
Quantities retained for home consumption in the calendar year 1966 |
|
Spirits: |
||
|
(Home-made and Imported) |
Proof Gallon |
1,182,475 |
|
Beer: |
||
|
(Home-made and Imported) |
Standard Barrel |
1,004,154 |
|
Cider and Perry: |
||
|
(Home-made and Imported) |
Gallon |
666,677 |
|
Wine (a): |
||
|
(Home-made and Imported) |
Gallon |
900,830 |
(a) The quantity shown includes 47,703 gallons of home-made wine retained for home consumption in the period 1st July to 31st December, 1966. Home-made wine became liable to duty for the first time with effect from 1st July, 1966.