asked the Taoiseach the quantities of eggs imported in 1986; and the source and quantity in each case.
Written Answers. - Imports.
72.
Information requested by the Deputy is given in the following table:
Imports of Eggs in 1986
|
Countries of Origin |
Birds' eggs in shell, preserved or not |
Birds' eggs & yolks, not in shell, preserved or not |
|
metric tonnes |
metric tonnes |
|
|
Belgium/ Luxembourg |
— |
2.5 |
|
Netherlands |
— |
2.6 |
|
Germany F.R. |
— |
1.2 |
|
Great Britain |
— |
0.4 |
|
Northern Ireland |
7,062.5 |
312.1 |
|
Total |
7,062.5 |
318.8 |
In general it should be noted that commodity details from external trade statistics does not include: (a) transactions (non-dutiable) of less than £100 each; (b) trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport; and (c) postal packages not covered by customs entries.