asked the Taoiseach the volume of potatoes imported for the years 1986, 1987 and to date in 1988.
Written Answers. - Potato Imports.
55.
The information requested by the Deputy is given in the following table:—
Imports of Potatoes
|
Period |
Tonnes |
|
1986 |
141,353 |
|
1987 |
93,189 |
|
January-September 1988 |
43,603 |
1. Potatoes include fresh, chilled, frozen, dried or dehydrated potatoes and potato flour, meal and flakes.
2. In general it should be noted that commodity detail from external trade statistics does not include:—
(a) transactions (non-dutiable) of less than £100 for 1986 and £200 for 1987 and 1988,
(b) trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport, and
(c) postal packages not covered by customs entries.