Vol. 431 No. 4
1 Mr. Connor asked the Taoiseach the value of live cattle sales exported from this country for the year ending 31 December 1992, or for the latest figures available; and if he will list the destination of these exports in order of importance.
The information requested by the Deputy is given in the following table:
Exports of live cattle in 1992*
|
Destination |
Value |
|
£(000) |
|
|
Northern Ireland |
37,511 |
|
Great Britain |
6,157 |
|
Egypt |
5,800 |
|
Netherlands |
5,210 |
|
Yemen |
2,901 |
|
Italy |
2,895 |
|
France |
2,596 |
|
Saudi Arabia |
2,218 |
|
Other Countries |
1,813 |
|
Total |
67,099 |
* In general it should be noted that commodity detail from external trade statistics does not include:—(a) transactions (non-dutiable) of less than £200 each; (b) trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport; and (c) postal packages not covered by customs entries.
Is the Minister of State satisfied with the anti-cruelty measures that are in place?
That matter does not arise now, Deputy. The Deputy's question is essentially statistical. We now proceed to questions nominated for priority to the Minister for Tourism and Trade.
, Donegal South-West): I wish to indicate to the House that the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Deputy McCreevy, has gone abroad with the Taoiseach this afternoon. I apologise on his behalf.
