asked the Taoiseach if he will give trade figures for 1987 and to the latest date in 1988 between Ireland and the People's Republic of China and between Ireland and Taiwan, Republic of China.
Written Answers. - Ireland-China Trade Figures.
27.
The information requested by the Deputy is given in the following tables:
Trade Between Ireland and The People's Republic of China
|
Imports into Ireland |
Exports from Ireland |
|
|
£m |
£m |
|
|
1987 |
25.9 |
15.1 |
|
Jan.-April 1988† |
11.0 |
3.5 |
Trade Between Ireland and Taiwan, Republic of China
|
Imports into Ireland |
Exports from Ireland |
|
|
£m |
£m |
|
|
1987 |
75.7 |
24.5 |
|
Jan.-April 1988† |
21.3 |
11.6 |
†Provisional.
Note: The figures do not include:
(a) transactions (non-dutiable) of less than £200;
(b) trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport; and
(c) postal packages not covered by customs entries.