asked the Taoiseach if he will give particulars of turf production for 1960/61 and 1961/ 62 in the terms of a reply of 9th March, 1961.
Written Answers. - Turf Production.
103.
The particulars required by the Deputy are set out hereunder. Final figures for the year 1961/62 are not yet available and the figures shown for that year represent estimated production and sales. They are approximate and are subject to revision.
TURF Production by Bord na Móna, 1960-61 and 1961-62.
Year |
Machine Turf Production |
Milled Peat Production |
Total Production |
Sales to E.S.B. |
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Machine Turf |
Milled Peat |
Total |
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Tons |
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1960-61 |
886,922 |
510,598 |
1,397,520 |
521,861 |
577,145 |
1,099,006 |
1961-62 |
894,000 |
1,078,000 |
1,972,000 |
522,000 |
850,000 |
1,372,000 |