asked the Taoiseach the amount of bacon and pork imported in 1987; its value; and if he will list the countries of origin, giving the amounts in each case.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Pigmeat Imports.
I propose to circulate a statement giving the required information.
Following is the statement:
Imports of Bacon and Pork (Pigmeat) in 1987.
|
Countries of Origin |
Pigmeat, Fresh, Chilled or Frozen |
Pigmeat, Dried, Salted or Smoked |
Offals of Swine |
Total Pigmeat |
||||
|
Tonnes |
£m |
Tonnes |
£m |
Tonnes |
£m |
Tonnes |
£m |
|
|
Northern Ireland |
7,782 |
10.0 |
3,604 |
6.6 |
1,773 |
0.4 |
13,159 |
17.0 |
|
Netherlands |
114 |
0.3 |
1,793 |
3.9 |
1 |
0.0 |
1,908 |
4.2 |
|
Denmark |
459 |
0.9 |
179 |
0.5 |
68 |
0.0 |
706 |
1.4 |
|
German F.R. |
— |
— |
98 |
0.2 |
— |
— |
98 |
0.2 |
|
Other Countries |
100 |
0.1 |
41 |
0.1 |
87 |
0.0 |
228 |
0.2 |
|
Total |
8,455 |
11.3 |
5,715 |
11.3 |
1,929 |
0.4 |
16,099 |
23.0 |