Phil Hogan
Question:75 Mr. Hogan asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the volume and value of live exports to the EC in each of the years 1983 and 1987.
Written Answers. - Live Exports to EC.
The information requested by the Deputy is given in the following table:
Live Exports to the EC in each of the years 1983 to 1987*
|
Year |
Volume tonnes |
Value £(000) |
|
1983 |
98,255 |
142,160 |
|
1984 |
119,024 |
182,961 |
|
1985 |
125,479 |
201,514 |
|
1986 |
130,717 |
187,993 |
|
1987 |
88,381 |
144,010 |
*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 from 1987; (b) trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport and (c) postal packages not covered by customs entries.