asked the Taoiseach the rate of consumer spending on alcohol in this country compared with that of other countries.
57.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Expenditure on Alcohol.
56.
asked the Taoiseach the annual per capita consumption of alcohol in this country compared with that of other countries.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 56 and 57 together.
Data on expenditure on alcoholic beverages are available for relatively few countries. A comparison with five other countries has been made. Data on a comparable basis are not available for consumption per capita of alcoholic beverages for other countries.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing the available data.
Following is the statement:
Expenditure on alcoholic beverages* as percentage of total personal consumption expenditure, 1969
|
Country |
% |
|
Canada |
3.6 |
|
France |
3.7 |
|
Ireland |
10.0 |
|
Sweden |
5.8 |
|
United Kingdom |
6.7 |
|
USA |
2.8 |
*Includes consumption by tourists.
s Per capita consumption of alcoholic beverage in Ireland in 1971.
|
Gals. |
|
|
Spirits |
0.56 |
|
Beer |
22.12 |
|
Wine (including cider and perry) |
0.70 |