asked the Taoiseach the quantity, value and country of origin of waste paper imported into the State in 1978 and 1979 and in 1980 to-date.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Waste Paper Imports.
5.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate, in the Official Report, a statement giving the information requested by the Deputy.
Following is the statement:
Imports of waste paper during 1978. 1979 and January-April 1980.
|
1978 |
1979 |
Jan.-April 1980 |
||||
|
Country |
Tonnes |
£000 |
Tonnes |
£000 |
Tonnes |
£000 |
|
Great Britain |
1,737 |
159 |
612 |
102 |
300 |
53 |
|
Northern Ireland |
2,466 |
110 |
847 |
32 |
211 |
9 |
|
Germany F.R. |
16 |
4 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
Canada |
330 |
56 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
Total |
4,549 |
330 |
1,458 |
134 |
511 |
62 |
Questions Nos. 6, 7 and 8, to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, are for written reply.