asked the Taoiseach if he will state the quantity of onions imported into this country during the present year, and the countries of origin.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Imports of Onions.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired information.
Following is the statement:—
IRELAND.
QUANTITIES OF ONIONS IMPORTED IN THE PERIOD, JANUARY-APRIL, 1950.
Description and Country of Origin |
Quantity |
Onions:— |
|
Fresh: |
cwt. |
Netherlands |
52 |
Canary Islands |
625 |
TOTAL |
677 |
Dried: |
|
Netherlands |
36,359 |
Spain |
2,779 |
Syria |
528 |
Egypt |
12,662 |
Union of South Africa |
316 |
Chile |
86 |
TOTAL |
52,730 |