asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state (a) the amount of cement imported in each of the two years ending 31st December, 1950; (b) the price paid per ton for the imported cement; (c) the price paid per ton for the cement manufactured in the Irish factories and (d) what progress has been made in the erection of a third factory with a view to meeting the increased demand for cement.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cement Imports.
As the reply consists in the main of statistical information, I am arranging, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.
The reply is as follows:—
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(a) Amount of Cement imported: |
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1949 |
107,062 tons. |
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1950 |
190,558 ,, |
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Jan.-May, 1951 |
60,268 ,, |
(b) Price of imported Cement:
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Value of Imports |
Price per Ton |
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(C.I.F.) |
(C.I.F.) |
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£ |
£ |
s. |
d. |
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1949 |
578,677 |
5 |
8 |
1 |
|
1950 |
1,067,516 |
5 |
12 |
0 |
|
Jan.-May, 1951 |
378,529 |
6 |
5 |
7 |
(c) I am not in a position to state the ex-factory price of Irish manufactured cement. The present price per ton in some of the larger centres is as follows:
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£ |
s. |
d. |
|
|
Dublin |
5 |
16 |
0 |
|
Cork |
6 |
2 |
3 |
|
Limerick |
5 |
17 |
9 |
|
Waterford |
6 |
3 |
9 |
|
Galway |
6 |
3 |
9 |
|
Drogheda |
5 |
6 |
0 |
These figures include transport charges and a sum of 10/- per ton being a surcharge for the subsidisation of imported cement.
(d) I am, at the moment, considering the question of the provision of increased manufacturing capacity.
Is there any reply to the latter portion of my question?
Yes. I will read it for the Deputy.
Did the Minister ascertain, since the question was last before the House, whether the company are demanding an increased percentage on their capital in order to build a third factory or add to their existing two factories?
The Deputy may be assured that all relevant factors will be taken into account.
I hope they will.
That is an evasive reply.