asked the Taoiseach the present position with regard to the importation of plasterboard into Ireland; and the countries of origin, if any, of the imports.
Written Answers. - Importation of Plasterboard.
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The available data refer to imports of articles of plastering material (boards, sheets, panels, tiles and the like, not ornamented) and are given in the following table:
Imports in 1985.
|
Country of Origin |
Quantity in tonnes |
Value £(000) |
|
Great Britain |
542 |
211 |
|
Northern Ireland |
101 |
16 |
|
Portugal |
502 |
25 |
|
Spain |
4,441 |
478 |
|
Total |
5,586 |
730 |