Enda Kenny
Question:105 Mr. E. Kenny asked the Taoiseach the total live exports to non-EC countries in each of the years from 1987 to date.
Written Answers. - Live Exports to non-EC Countries.
I propose to circulate a statement giving the required information.
Following is the statement:
Live animals* exported to non-EC countries from 1987 to date
|
Year |
Volume tonnes |
Value £(000) |
|
1987 |
33,808 |
33,017 |
|
1988 |
27,733 |
31,180 |
|
1989 |
26,796 |
28,677 |
|
1990 |
30,749 |
38,408 |
|
1991 |
8,959 |
10,384 |
|
Jan-Oct 1992 |
18,084 |
11,661 |
*Covers both live animals chiefly for food and other live animals.
Note: Commodity detail from external trade statistics does not include:
(a) transactions (non-dutiable) of less than £200;
(b) trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport;
and
(c) postal packages not covered by customs entries.