asked the Taoiseach the quantity of honey that has been imported in the last five years; and the estimated quantity produced in Ireland in the same period.
Written Answers. - Honey Imports.
71.
The information requested by the Deputy is given in the following table:
Quantity (in tonnes) of Honey Imported and Produced in the Years 1983 to 1987.
|
Year |
Imports* |
Production** |
|
1983 |
784 |
333 |
|
1984 |
916 |
259 |
|
1985 |
696 |
137 |
|
1986 |
1,069 |
58 |
|
1987 |
1,361 |
85 |
*In general it should be noted that commodity detail from external trade statistics does not include:
(a)transactions (non-dutiable) of less than £100 each for 1985 and 1986 and £200 for 1987,
(b)trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport,
(c)postal packages not covered by customs entries.
** Source: Department of Agriculture and Food.