asked the Taoiseach the number of springs, leaf and coil, imported fully assembled in 1974, 1975 and 1976 respectively; and the number of unassembled component leaves imported in the same years.
Written Answers. - Importation of Springs.
71.
Information relating to numbers of springs imported is not available. However information on the net weights and c.i.f. value is available and is shown in the following table for the years 1974, 1975 and 1976, classified according to the descriptions in the Customs and Excise Tariff of Ireland.
Imports of springs (leaf and coil)
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1974 |
1975 |
1976 |
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M.T. £000 |
M.T. £000 |
M.T. £000 |
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Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel: |
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Leaf-springs (single or laminated): |
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Laminated springs suitable for use as parts of vehicles and leaves for such springs |
228 |
152 |
435 |
270 |
529 |
382 |
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Other |
19 |
27 |
20 |
28 |
53 |
89 |
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Flat spiral springs |
4 |
10 |
13 |
11 |
4 |
20 |
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Springs for mattresses, cushions, settees, couches, chairs, curtains and all other articles of a like nature and use |
222 |
71 |
209 |
80 |
285 |
102 |
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Other: |
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Coil springs which are made from round steel bar of which the greatest cross-sectional dimension is not less than 5/16 inch and which are either cylindrical in shape throughout with an internal diameter measuring not less than 2½ inches, or mainly cylindrical in shape but tapered at one end only, the internal diameter of the cylindrical portion measuring not less than 2½ inches |
313 |
84 |
355 |
116 |
111 |
108 |
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Other: |
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Parts suitable for motor vehicles |
49 |
33 |
68 |
43 |
68 |
74 |
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Other |
288 |
253 |
190 |
277 |
163 |
380 |
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Copper: |
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Springs of copper |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
154 |
350 |