(Limerick West) asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will indicate in respect of a recent 12 month period estimated utilisation of ground limestone on Irish farms compared with the same utilisation in respect of the corresponding 12 month period for each of the preceding five years.
Written Answers. - Ground Limestone Utilisation.
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Figure of ground limestone sales are compiled by calendar year. The figures for the past six years were as follows:—
|
Million tonnes |
|
|
1980 |
0.96 |
|
1981 |
1.35 |
|
1982 |
1.59 |
|
1983 |
2.21 |
|
1984 |
1.71 |
|
1985 |
0.88 |