asked the Taoiseach if he will state the number and value of cattle exported to countries, other than Great Britain, in each of the latest three months for which particulars are available, giving separate particulars in respect of each country.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cattle Exports.
I propose with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing the particulars required.
Following is the statement:—
EXPORTS OF CATTLE TO COUNTRIES, OTHER THAN GREAT BRITAIN, IN EACH MONTH, MARCH-MAY, 1956.
Description and Country of Destination |
March |
April |
May |
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No. |
£ |
No. |
£ |
No. |
£ |
|
Permanently exported: |
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The Six Counties |
18,524 |
888,532 |
19,928 |
953,754 |
15,316 |
713,144 |
Belgium |
803 |
39,577 |
802 |
39,121 |
1,006 |
56,120 |
Germany (Federal Republic) |
400 |
30,022 |
166 |
13,025 |
382 |
27,807 |
France |
— |
— |
44 |
2,895 |
1,924 |
150,962 |
Netherlands |
175 |
11,965 |
294 |
19,732 |
449 |
31,897 |
Canada |
1 |
347 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Temporarily exported: |
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The Six Counties |
— |
— |
— |
— |
38 |
10,475 |
Returned after temporary import: |
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The Six Counties |
3 |
457 |
— |
— |
68 |
9,998 |
United States of America |
— |
— |
— |
— |
1 |
16,800 |