asked the Taoiseach the value of Irish whiskey exported from the Republic of Ireland to the United States in 1963 and in 1964.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Whiskey Exports to US.
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Domestic exports of whiskey to the United States of America were valued at £105,140 in 1963 and at £114,957 in 1964.
I had difficulty in hearing the Parliamentary Secretary but I understood him to say £114,000 worth of whiskey was exported to the USA in 1964. I should like to say to the Parliamentary Secretary that the American Ambassador was right——
That is not a question.
——when he said we were neglecting the whiskey trade. The Scots sold £46 million worth of whisky to the Americans last year. We are asleep.