Paddy McHugh
Question:195 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of imported tonnes of pork in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21901/03]
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195 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of imported tonnes of pork in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21901/03]
196 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of imported tonnes of bacon in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21902/03]
197 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of imported tonnes of chicken in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21903/03]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 to 197, inclusive, together.
The Central Statistics Office is responsible for the collection of trade statistics in relation to imports of meat and meat preparations. The table below, compiled from data supplied by that office, gives the information requested by the Deputy. As regards the table, it should be noted in certain cases the record of import may include the re-import of Irish products that were originally the subject of an export from this country.
Tonnes |
|
Bacon |
7,323 |
Pork |
24,756 |
Other pork products including sausages and offals. |
16,255 |
Chicken including processed products |
32,061 |