asked the Taoiseach if he will state (a) the quantity and value of Irish grown wool exported in each of the last five years, and (b) the total quantity of Irish grown wool now in store in this country.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Irish Wool Production.
As regards the first part of the question, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired information.
As to the second part of the question, it is estimated that the quantity of Irish wool produced in 1950 now in store in this country is approximately 4,000,000 lbs.
Following is the statement:—
Domestic Exports of Raw Wool in each year 1945-1949
|
Year |
Quantity |
Value |
|
lb. |
£ |
|
|
1945 |
7,660,000 |
656,108 |
|
1946 |
8,813,700 |
728,206 |
|
1947 |
9,185,900 |
893,567 |
|
1948 |
10,041,200 |
1,160,298 |
|
1949 |
11,198,100 |
1,469,116 |