asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he is aware that some 8,000 tons of foreign sugar is at present being imported and that, according to Press reports, a further cargo has been purchased, and, if so, whether he will state (1) the total number of tons purchased; (2) the price per ton f.o.b. at Dublin, and (3) the present cost of Irish sugar produced by our own farmers and workers.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sugar Supplies.
Comhlucht Siuicre Éireann, Teoranta, has purchased 74,000 tons of Cuban raw sugar to be landed before the end of June at an average cost of £47 19s. per ton landed at Dublin. The cost price of best sugar produced during the manufacturing season which closed last month is not available.
Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that it is only £30?