asked the Minister for Energy the total tonnage and value of zinc, lead and copper concentrates exported from this country in each of the last 10 years.
Written Answers. - Mineral Exports.
169.
Details of the amount and value of zinc, lead and copper concentrates exported from Ireland in the period from 1978 to 1986, as stated in the Central Statistics Office publication "Trade Statistics of Ireland" were given in reply to Question No. 78 on 11 February, 1988. Details for 1987 are as follows:—
|
Concentrate |
tonnes |
Value |
|
|
£ |
|||
|
1987 |
Zinc |
352,778 |
49,198,000 |
|
Lead |
56,218 |
7,261,000 |
|
|
Copper |
— |
Figures for 1988 are not yet availble.