asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the average cost of production per ton of the turf produced by Bord na Móna, in each of the years 1945 and 1946.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Turf Production Costs.
The average cost of production per ton of the turf and turf products of Bord na Móna in each of the years 1945 and 1946, was as follows:
|
1945 |
1946 |
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|
£ |
s. |
d. |
£ |
s. |
d. |
|
|
Machine turf |
1 |
13 |
7 |
1 |
14 |
0 |
|
Lullymore briquettes |
2 |
19 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
7 |
|
Kildare Scheme handwon turf |
3 |
10 |
5 |
2 |
19 |
4 |
These figures represent the costs loaded on rail, lorry or canal barge at works. The figures for the year 1946 are subject to audit.