Phil Hogan
Question:74 Mr. Hogan asked the Taoiseach if he will give details of the volume and value of beef exports to EC countries in each of the years between 1983 and 1987.
Written Answers. - Beef Exports.
The information requested by the Deputy is given in the following table:
Exports of Beef to EC Countries for each of the years between 1983 and 1987*.
|
Year |
Volume tonnes |
Value £(000) |
|
1983 |
142,218 |
270,508 |
|
1984 |
124,662 |
258,555 |
|
1985 |
144,688 |
301,297 |
|
1986 |
172,799 |
335,290 |
|
1987 |
181,637 |
400,597 |
*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 each from 1987; (b) trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport; and (c) postal packages not covered by customs entries.